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Michh
Brass Contributor
Dec 07, 2025
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New Tab Search UI (Ctrl + Shift + A) has changed - how to revert to previous behavior?

Since the latest Microsoft Edge update, the Tab Search panel opened with Ctrl + Shift + A has changed. It now opens on the side instead of in the center, and arrow key navigation no longer works. On...
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    hazzq
    Dec 09, 2025

    I may have found the solution.

    Open edge://flags, then search for the Tab Search Button flag, select disabled from the dropdown menu. Then restart. Ctrl + Shift + A should return to its previous appearance and behaviour before the update. 

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karcin
Copper Contributor
Apr 12, 2026

I can't seem to find this flag in my Edge!

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nixcalo
Copper Contributor
Apr 17, 2026

As in April 2026, this flag is gone in Edge. The suggested solution worked fine in the previous version of Edge, but not any longer... Unless that flag has changed its name or it's better hidden.