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Reintroduce the detachable version of the Edge Sidebar on Windows 11, similar to Windows 10.
Description: I would like to request the reintroduction of the detachable Edge sidebar feature that was previously available on Windows 10. This functionality allowed the sidebar to be detached from the browser and used as a standalone panel on the desktop.
Use Case: This feature was extremely useful for quickly accessing pinned apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, and Google Messages without needing to have the full Edge browser open. It allowed me to view and respond to messages instantly while multitasking, providing a seamless communication experience without cluttering the desktop with browser windows.
Benefits:
- Enhances productivity by keeping messaging apps always accessible.
- Allows quick, lightweight access to key apps without the need to switch between browser tabs.
- Improves the user experience for multitasking and communication on the desktop.
Request: Please consider adding the detachable sidebar feature back to Microsoft Edge for Windows 11. It would greatly enhance usability for those of us who use messaging apps and want to manage them efficiently without the need for a full browser window.
Thank you for considering this feature request!
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I concur. I was using this feature to get my work done. It has been very restricted ever since. I need that space on my desktop to stay in my notes/todos while I open and close other programs to use that information. It has really slowed me down at my job and caused me to get in trouble for not finishing tasks without going overtime. Please bring it back. I really need it.
same here... its an incredibly useful feature
I almost recently downgraded my windows to Windows 10 because of this single feature
- I dissapointed when there is no option for this in windows 11
Please make it happen Microsoft!
