Close Tabs Faster in Microsoft Edge with a Double-Click 

Microsoft Edge is packed with features that make browsing easier, but some useful ones often go unnoticed. One such hidden gem is the ability to close open tabs by simply double-clicking on them. 

Instead of hovering over the tiny X button on each tab, you can now use this faster method to tidy up your browsing session. 

How to Use the Double-Click to Close Tabs Feature in Edge 

• Open Microsoft Edge on your computer and look at the top bar where your open tabs are displayed. 

• Hover your mouse pointer over the tab you want to close. 

• Double-click on the tab, and it will close instantly. 

That’s it! No settings to enable, no extra steps and this feature is on by default. 

Here is how to toggle this feature if needed: 

Open the appearance settings by typing in the address bar: 

edge://settings/appearance 

Choose Appearance > Browser behavior and features.

Toggle the option Use double-click to close browser tabs. 

Why This Feature is Handy 

• Saves time: Closing multiple tabs becomes much faster. 

• Avoids misclicks: You don’t need to precisely aim for the tiny X on the tab. 

• Smooth workflow: Especially useful when working with many tabs at once. 

Pro Tip 

If you accidentally close a tab with a double-click, you can quickly reopen it by pressing: 

• Ctrl + Shift + T (Windows/Linux) 
• Command + Shift + T (Mac) 

This shortcut brings back your recently closed tab instantly. 

Happy browsing.