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NiallASD
Copper Contributor
Jul 05, 2026

Can't see 'line focus' option

Hi all,

I find the fade of the background in Edge frustrating as it dims the images and wanted to remove the fade (or make the images remain in focus).

I thought maybe the 'line focus' option would help, but I can't find it in my browser.

I click 'reading mode (F9)', but see no option for 'reading preferences' in the top bar - instead I see what I've attached.

I'm using Version 150.0.4078.48 (Official build) (64-bit).

Can anyone please help?

 

6 Replies

  • Jamony's avatar
    Jamony
    MCT
    Jul 07, 2026

    Line Focus only appears when the page is actually opened in Immersive Reader, and not every page can use that mode.

     

    Try this on a simple article page: press F9 or click the Immersive Reader icon in the address bar, then look for the reading/text preferences options. If the page is a PDF, web app, or a page Edge can’t convert into Immersive Reader, the Line Focus option may not show.

     

    If you’re on Edge 150 and it’s missing even on normal article pages, I’d update Edge, reset any reader-related flags you changed, and send feedback from Edge so the team gets your version/build details.

    • NiallASD's avatar
      NiallASD
      Copper Contributor
      Jul 07, 2026

      I see the immersive reader button (though it says 'Enter Reading Mode (F9)' when I hover over it), when clicking it I see no option for reading / text preferences (just what I showed in pic in my original post).

       

      I'm on 150.0.4078.48 (Official build) (64-bit)  and it says I'm up-to-date.

      • techspec's avatar
        techspec
        Copper Contributor
        Jul 08, 2026

        I see the same (missing many accessibility features), frustrating as I work with students with learning disabilities and all the features no gone worked best for them