Aug 05 2021 07:40 AM
Hello all,
I'm on Edge Beta (93.0.961.11) and for the past few months Smart Copy has been missing. It was there at some point in time. In fact, on the What's New! page that comes up after Edge update it states that it is a feature since v 90.
I've checked in two more PCs, one on release (v 92) and another on beta and it is missing.
The only similar thing is Web Capture but that only gets me an image.
Thanks,
Aug 11 2021 02:14 PM
Aug 12 2021 05:31 PM
SolutionSmart Copy seems to be on field trial stage, at least for me on beta/dev/canary channels.
In any channels(stable..canary), command-line option "--enable-features=msEdgeAreaSelect" should enable the feature.
Sep 15 2021 03:57 AM
Help how do I insert command-line ?????? Please provide me steps: option "--enable-features=msEdgeAreaSelect" should enable the feature.
Sep 16 2021 01:13 PM
I would also like to know the status of this. The CMD line arg suggestion did not work for me., and I don't see Smart Copy listed under experimental features to enable either...
Currently running Edge 94.0.992.19 (Official build) beta (64-bit) on Win 10.
Thanks!
Sep 16 2021 03:20 PM - edited Sep 16 2021 03:23 PM
@ratu2007 @ncazer So, basically it means launch Edge from a command line, just once.
Steps:
Windows key+R
On the window that opens type cmd.exe (enter)
... opens a command prompt window...
Type the two commands below
cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge Beta\Application
msedge --enable-features=msEdgeAreaSelect
This launches Edge and then the feature will be enabled. You can close that Edge window now, the feature will remain enabled.
I am on version 94.0.992.19 (Official build) beta and it is there, just above Web Capture.
For a few days, I saw Web Capture and Smart Copy merged on a single menu/submenu group. Now they are separate again.
Sep 16 2021 05:12 PM
See 3dots menu->Help and feedback->Send feedback->Send diagnostic data(link)->Experiments and Field Trials(link).
There are
"disabled_experiments": [ ... ]
"enabled_experiments": [ ... ]
and
{"feature_name": "msEdgeAreaSelect","trial_name": "SmartCopy"}
under enabled_experiments in my case.(beta 94.0.992.19, canary 95.0.1017.0, ...)
Note that this configuration is not same for all users and not configurable on user side.
Only command-line option can make change.
BTW, there is no such trial on stable 93.0.961.47 in my case but I can enable SmartCopy with just launching
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --enable-features=msEdgeAreaSelect.
I don't know whether "msEdgeAreaSelect" has some dependency or some blocker though.
Sep 16 2021 09:57 PM
I am using Version 95.0.1011.1 (Official build) dev (64-bit)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge Dev \Application\msedge.exe --enable-features=msEdgeAreaSelect
Still, Smart Copy is missing.
Sep 17 2021 06:59 AM
I also am still not seeing smart copy after trying these cmd commands, and I don't see it under the developer options (clicking on the gear), or by going through the feedback / diagnostic data link.
Can someone please advice?
Oct 04 2021 09:39 AM
@Andrés S For the Beta channel, please make sure you have 'Optional Diagnostic Data' toggled on in Edge Settings. Wait 5 minutes and then restart your browser twice. You should now automatically be placed in the Smart Copy experimental group. Thank you!
Oct 04 2021 10:40 AM
Oct 05 2021 09:49 AM
@ncazer Please use Alt+Shift+I to send us feedback and check the box that says "Send diagnostic data" so we can evaluate your specific case. If you include the word "Smart Copy" it should be directly routed to our team. Thank you!
Oct 05 2021 10:51 AM
@johannal feedback sent.
It was there, last week I used it last. It was enabled using the command prompt method I posted above.
My send diagnostic data was set so I disabled, logged off, restarted Edge twice waiting more than 5 minutes each time and still not there.
Smart Copy is very useful, more useful than Web Capture (which duplicates Snip & Sketch functionality). It is even more useful on a business context because it does capture tables very accurately.
Oct 05 2021 03:28 PM
Oct 08 2021 09:23 AM
@Andrés S Thanks for sending feedback! It seems like your ExperimentationAndConfigurationServiceControl policy is set to 1. In order to receive experiments it needs to be set to 2, or FullMode. This policy is set by your employer, or whoever manages your device, and cannot be changed if it is set to Mandatory.
@ncazer Sorry, I'm unable to find your feedback. Did you use the words "Smart Copy" in your description? You can also check if your issue is policy related by going to edge://policy and searching for ExperimentationAndConfigurationServiceControl.
Apologies that you are unable to access the feature at this time. We hope to have Smart Copy in all channels soon, and I'll update this thread when it is available.
Oct 11 2021 06:40 AM
Oct 11 2021 07:04 AM
Oct 11 2021 07:48 AM
Aug 12 2021 05:31 PM
SolutionSmart Copy seems to be on field trial stage, at least for me on beta/dev/canary channels.
In any channels(stable..canary), command-line option "--enable-features=msEdgeAreaSelect" should enable the feature.