diff --git a/browsers/edge/group-policies/browser-settings-management-gp.md b/browsers/edge/group-policies/browser-settings-management-gp.md index 50e645c18a..e503733429 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/group-policies/browser-settings-management-gp.md +++ b/browsers/edge/group-policies/browser-settings-management-gp.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Microsoft Edge - Browser experience group policies -description: +description: Not only do the other Microsoft Edge group policies enhance the browsing experience, but we must also talk about some of the most common or somewhat common browsing experiences. For example, printing web content is a common browsing experience. However, if you want to prevent users from printing web content, Microsoft Edge has a group policy that allows you to prevent printing. services: keywords: ms.localizationpriority: medium @@ -14,7 +14,10 @@ ms.mktglfcycl: explore ms.sitesec: library --- -# Browser experience +# Browser experience + +Not only do the other Microsoft Edge group policies enhance the browsing experience, but we must also talk about some of the most common or somewhat common browsing experiences. For example, printing web content is a common browsing experience. However, if you want to prevent users from printing web content, Microsoft Edge has a group policy that allows you to prevent printing. The same goes for Pop-up Blocker; Microsoft Edge has a group policy that lets you prevent pop-up windows or let users choose to use Pop-up Blocker. You can use any one of the following group policies to continue enhancing the browsing experience for your users. + You can find the Microsoft Edge Group Policy settings in the following location of the Group Policy Editor unless otherwise noted in the policy: @@ -24,6 +27,9 @@ You can find the Microsoft Edge Group Policy settings in the following location ## Allow clearing browsing data on exit [!INCLUDE [allow-clearing-browsing-data-include](../includes/allow-clearing-browsing-data-include.md)] +## Allow fullscreen mode +[!INCLUDE [allow-full-screen-include](../includes/allow-full-screen-include.md)] + ## Allow printing [!INCLUDE [allow-printing-include](../includes/allow-printing-include.md)] @@ -39,11 +45,7 @@ You can find the Microsoft Edge Group Policy settings in the following location ## Do not sync [!INCLUDE [do-not-sync-include](../includes/do-not-sync-include.md)] -## Do not sync browser settings -[!INCLUDE [do-not-sync-browser-settings-include](../includes/do-not-sync-browser-settings-include.md)] - -## Prevent users from turning on browser syncing -[!INCLUDE [prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-include](../includes/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-include.md)] +To learn about the policies to sync the browser settings, see [Sync browser settings](sync-browser-settings-gp.md). diff --git a/browsers/edge/group-policies/developer-settings-gp.md b/browsers/edge/group-policies/developer-settings-gp.md index 5cc6f20cb5..687f9cfae3 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/group-policies/developer-settings-gp.md +++ b/browsers/edge/group-policies/developer-settings-gp.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Microsoft Edge - Developer tools and settings +title: Microsoft Edge - Developer tools description: Microsoft Edge, by default, allows users to use the F12 developer tools as well as access the about:flags page, which is used to change developer settings. You can prevent users from using the F12 developer tools or from accessing the about:flags page. services: keywords: @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ ms.mktglfcycl: explore ms.sitesec: library --- -# Developer tools and settings +# Developer tools Microsoft Edge, by default, allows users to use the F12 developer tools as well as access the about:flags page, which is used to change developer settings. You can prevent users from using the F12 developer tools or from accessing the about:flags page. diff --git a/browsers/edge/group-policies/extensions-management-gp.md b/browsers/edge/group-policies/extensions-management-gp.md index 18cfa46a8f..d02f01c3e6 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/group-policies/extensions-management-gp.md +++ b/browsers/edge/group-policies/extensions-management-gp.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Microsoft Edge - Extensions settings +title: Microsoft Edge - Extensions group policies description: Currently, Microsoft Edge allows users to add or personalize, and uninstall extensions. In the Windows 10, version 1809, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent users from uninstalling extensions. You can also configure Microsoft Edge not to allow sideloading of extensions, which does not prevent sideloading using Add-AppxPackage via PowerShell. Allowing sideloading of extensions installs and runs unverified extensions. services: keywords: @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ ms.mktglfcycl: explore ms.sitesec: library --- -# Extensions settings +# Extensions Currently, Microsoft Edge allows users to add or personalize, and uninstall extensions. In the Windows 10, version 1809, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent users from uninstalling extensions. You can also configure Microsoft Edge not to allow sideloading of extensions, which does not prevent sideloading using Add-AppxPackage via PowerShell. Allowing sideloading of extensions installs and runs unverified extensions. diff --git a/browsers/edge/group-policies/favorites-management-gp.md b/browsers/edge/group-policies/favorites-management-gp.md index a7babdab9c..fdc08de350 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/group-policies/favorites-management-gp.md +++ b/browsers/edge/group-policies/favorites-management-gp.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Microsoft Edge - Favorites settings +title: Microsoft Edge - Favorites group policies description: Configure Microsoft Edge to either show or hide the favorites bar on all pages. Microsoft Edge hides the favorites bar by default but shows the favorites bar on the Start and New tab pages. Also, by default, the favorites bar toggle, in Settings, is set to Off but enabled allowing users to make changes. services: keywords: @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ ms.mktglfcycl: explore ms.sitesec: library --- -# Favorites settings +# Favorites Configure Microsoft Edge to either show or hide the favorites bar on all pages. Microsoft Edge hides the favorites bar by default but shows the favorites bar on the Start and New tab pages. Also, by default, the favorites bar toggle, in Settings, is set to Off but enabled allowing users to make changes. diff --git a/browsers/edge/group-policies/start-pages-gp.md b/browsers/edge/group-policies/start-pages-gp.md index 29616c7400..5c17d04a90 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/group-policies/start-pages-gp.md +++ b/browsers/edge/group-policies/start-pages-gp.md @@ -12,8 +12,6 @@ ms.sitesec: library --- # Start pages settings ->*Supported versions: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10, next major update to Windows* - Microsoft Edge loads the pages specified in App settings as the default Start pages. You can configure Microsoft Edge to load either the Start page, New Tab page, previously opened pages, or a specific page or pages. You can also configure Microsoft Edge to prevent users from making changes. diff --git a/browsers/edge/group-policies/telemetry-management-gp.md b/browsers/edge/group-policies/telemetry-management-gp.md index c064b5f924..76e85dd26c 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/group-policies/telemetry-management-gp.md +++ b/browsers/edge/group-policies/telemetry-management-gp.md @@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium --- # Telemetry and data collection settings + Microsoft Edge gathers diagnostic data, intranet history, internet history, tracking information of sites visited, and Live Tile metadata. You can configure Microsoft Edge to collect all or none of this information. You can find the Microsoft Edge Group Policy settings in the following location of the Group Policy Editor unless otherwise noted in the policy: diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-autofill-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-autofill-include.md index 1893a3fb43..2be0fe1b32 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-autofill-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-autofill-include.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ ms:topic: include |Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | |---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| -|Not configured
**(default)** | Blank |Blank |Users can choose to use AutoFill. | | +|Not configured
**(default)** | Blank |Blank |Users can choose to use Autofill. | | |Disabled | 0 | no | Prevented. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | |Enabled |1 |yes | Allowed. | | --- diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-pop-up-blocker-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-pop-up-blocker-include.md index dbcdd98926..1022f7d518 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-pop-up-blocker-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-pop-up-blocker-include.md @@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ ms:topic: include |Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | |---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| |Not configured |Blank |Blank |Users can choose to use Pop-up Blocker. | | -|Disabled
**(default)** |0 |0 |Turn off Pop-up Blocker letting pop-up windows open. | | -|Enabled |1 |1 |Turn on Pop-up Blocker stopping pop-up windows from opening. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | +|Disabled
**(default)** |0 |0 |Turned off. Allow pop-up windows to open. | | +|Enabled |1 |1 |Turned on. Prevent pop-up windows from opening. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | --- ### ADMX info and settings diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md index 9970466287..6f37d4a659 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md +++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md @@ -6,4 +6,4 @@ ms.prod: edge ms:topic: include --- -Microsoft Edge allows full-screen mode by default, which shows only the web content and hides the Microsoft Edge UI. When allowing full-screen mode, users and extensions must have the proper permissions. Disabling this policy prevents full-screen mode in Microsoft Edge. \ No newline at end of file +Microsoft Edge allows fullscreen mode by default, which shows only the web content and hides the Microsoft Edge UI. When allowing fullscreen mode, users and extensions must have the proper permissions. Disabling this policy prevents fullscreen mode in Microsoft Edge. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md index 7955c5eb2d..a76cb4ad51 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md +++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md @@ -6,4 +6,11 @@ ms.prod: edge ms:topic: include --- -Microsoft Edge turns off Pop-up Blocker allowing pop-up windows to appear. Enabling this policy turns on Pop-up Blocker stopping pop-up windows from appearing. Don’t configure this policy to let users choose to use Pop-up Blocker. \ No newline at end of file +By default, Microsoft Edge turns off Pop-up Blocker, which opens pop-up windows. Enabling this policy turns on Pop-up Blocker preventing pop-up windows from opening. If you want users to choose to use Pop-up Blocker, don’t configure this policy. + + +|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | +|---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| +|Not configured |Blank |Blank |Users can choose to use Pop-up Blocker. | | +|Disabled
**(default)** |0 |0 |Turned off. Allow pop-up windows to open. | | +|Enabled |1 |1 |Turned on. Prevent pop-up windows from opening. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/do-not-sync-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/do-not-sync-shortdesc.md index 0c1573d2f9..5902fb6656 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/do-not-sync-shortdesc.md +++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/do-not-sync-shortdesc.md @@ -6,4 +6,4 @@ ms.prod: edge ms:topic: include --- -By default, Microsoft Edge turns on the Sync your Settings toggle in Settings and let users choose what to sync on their device. Enabling this policy turns off and disables the Sync your Settings toggle in Settings, preventing syncing of user’s settings between their devices. If you want syncing turned off by default in Microsoft Edge but not disabled, enable this policy and select the _Allow users to turn syncing on_ option in this policy. \ No newline at end of file +By default, Microsoft Edge turns on the _Sync your settings_ toggle in **Settings > Device sync settings** letting users choose what to sync on their devices. Enabling this policy turns off and disables the _Sync your settings_ toggle preventing the syncing of user’s settings between their devices. If you want syncing turned off by default in Microsoft Edge but not disabled, enable this policy and select the _Allow users to turn syncing on_ option. \ No newline at end of file