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pachecotj
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Nov 03, 2022

Remove 'Define' Smart Action from right click context menu in EDGE Chromium

Need to remove the smart action 'Define' from Microsoft Edge right click context menu. I can be removed individually by a user in Settings but in an educational environment that is not an option. We ...
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pachecotj
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Nov 07, 2022

Kelly_Y
The QuickSearchShowMiniMenu removes the (hover) mini menu however the 'define' option still shows as part of the 'right-click' context menu which is separate from the mini menu.  If a user right clicks and chooses 'define', a window opens asking if they want to search bing online which then opens a sidebar search again. We need to be able to block ALL methods that students can invoke the sidebar search as it allows a student to find answers while in many web-based assessment programs. 

 


 

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pachecotj
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Nov 07, 2022
Furthermore - The 'Define' option is part of the new 'Smart Actions' . There is a policy to block the Define option from working but it only affects PDF (SMART_ACTIONS_PDF) shown in the browser. We need it blocked COMPLETELY from EDGE.
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    Kelly_Y
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    Nov 11, 2022

    pachecotj Thanks for the clarification!  I understand you've tried to use the SmartActionsBlockList policy but that only works for PDF files.  

     

    It looks like the only way to turn off the "Define" option is in the Settings edge://settings/appearance.

     

    Can you please submit your feature request to the team through our in-browser feedback tool? It's under "..." menu > Help and feedback > Send feedback.  Thanks! 

     

    -Kelly

     

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      pachecotj
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      Nov 14, 2022
      I did submit a feature request there previously. Yes, a user can turn it off manually from that location but asking thousands of end users to please disable a feature that we need off for testing is a problem. I see no way to manage this toggle through active directory or Intune.
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        Kelly_Y
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        Nov 14, 2022

        pachecotj Thanks!  I was able to track down the feedback you submitted at the beginning of the month.  I've created an internal work item for the team to review and I can let you know if I hear any updates from them.  

         

        -Kelly

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