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Copper Contributor

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 ...

Kelly_Y

Microsoft

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

pachecotj

Copper Contributor

Nov 14, 2022

Thank you - That is the final loophole we need to close as students are able to utilize the sidebar for getting answers to tests completed in varies online products.

Kelly_Y
Microsoft
Nov 15, 2023
pachecotj Branesh Hi - Starting in Microsoft Edge version 120, we've added a new feature to the SmartActionsBlockList Policy which will remove smart actions like "Define".

Here are the Release Notes: Microsoft Edge release notes for Beta Channel | Microsoft Learn

Here is a link to the Policy Doc: Microsoft Edge Browser Policy Documentation | Microsoft Learn

Thanks for your feedback!

-Kelly
pachecotj
Copper Contributor
Jul 05, 2023
Branesh No we have not. Preventing access to the sidebar browser has been a constant problem as they have multiple ways to reopen it. The option to remove Define from the menu is available to toggle off but it is only end-user controllable as it sets it as a preference that we have been unable to target with any configuration policies.
Branesh
Copper Contributor
Jun 30, 2023
pachecotj Have you got solution for this query.. I also need to block show smart actions under Context menus