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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 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

pachecotj

Copper Contributor

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.

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.
  - 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