To prevent this, enable **Allows development of Windows Store apps and installing them from an integrated development environment (IDE)** policy, located at Computer Configuration \> Administrative Templates \> Windows Components \> App Package Deployment. For the MDM setting, enable **ApplicationManagement/AllowDeveloperUnlock**. | | +|Disabled or not configured |0 |0 |Prevented/not allowed. Disabling does not prevent sideloading of extensions using Add-AppxPackage via PowerShell. To prevent this, enable **Allows development of Windows Store apps and installing them from an integrated development environment (IDE)** policy, located at Windows Components > App Package Deployment.
For the MDM setting, enable **ApplicationManagement/AllowDeveloperUnlock**. | |
|Enabled
**(default)** |1 |1 |Allowed. | |
---
@@ -22,18 +22,18 @@
#### MDM settings
- **MDM name:** Browser/[AllowSideloadingExtensions](../new-policies.md#allow-sideloading-of-extensions)
-- **Supported devices:** Desktop and Mobile
+- **Supported devices:** Desktop
- **URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/AllowSideloadingExtensions
- **Data type:** Integer
#### Registry settings
- **Path:** HLKM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Extensions
- **Value name:** AllowSideloadingOfExtensions
-- **Value type:** REG_SZ
+- **Value type:** REG_DWORD
### Related policies
-- Allows development of Windows Store apps and installing them from an integrated development environment (IDE): When you enable this policy and the Allow all trusted apps to install policy, you allow users to develop Windows Store apps and install them directly from an IDE.
+- Allows development of Windows Store apps and installing them from an integrated development environment (IDE): When you enable this policy and the **Allow all trusted apps to install** policy, you allow users to develop Windows Store apps and install them directly from an IDE.
- Allow all trusted apps to install: When you enable this policy, you can manage the installation of trusted line-of-business (LOB) or developer-signed Windows Store apps.
diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/allow-tab-preloading-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/allow-tab-preloading-include.md
index f71f729b55..ce573e6f32 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/includes/allow-tab-preloading-include.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/includes/allow-tab-preloading-include.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
->*Default setting: Enabled or not configured (Allow preloading)*
+>*Default setting: Enabled or not configured (Allowed)*
[!INCLUDE [allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc](../shortdesc/allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc.md)]
diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/allow-web-content-new-tab-page-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/allow-web-content-new-tab-page-include.md
index 9819b0fa27..a982c6ff88 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/includes/allow-web-content-new-tab-page-include.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/includes/allow-web-content-new-tab-page-include.md
@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@
### Allowed values
-|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted |
-|---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:|
-|Not configured |Blank |Blank |Users can choose what loads in the New tab page. | |
-|Disabled |0 |0 |Load a blank page instead of the default New tab page and prevents users from changing it. | |
-|Enabled **(default)** |1 |1 |Load the default New tab page. | |
+|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |
+|---|:---:|:---:|---|
+|Not configured |Blank |Blank |Users can choose what loads on the New tab page. |
+|Disabled |0 |0 |Load a blank page instead of the default New tab page and prevents users from changing it. |
+|Enabled **(default)** |1 |1 |Load the default New tab page. |
---
### ADMX info and settings
diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/always-enable-book-library-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/always-enable-book-library-include.md
index 038de8ada7..4fc0ec6e0b 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/includes/always-enable-book-library-include.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/includes/always-enable-book-library-include.md
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted |
|---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:|
-|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |0 |0 |Shows the Books Library only in countries or regions where supported. | |
-|Enabled |1 |1 |Shows the Books Library, regardless of the device’s country or region. | |
+|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |0 |0 |Show the Books Library only in countries or regions where supported. | |
+|Enabled |1 |1 |Show the Books Library, regardless of the device’s country or region. | |
---
### ADMX info and settings
diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-additional-search-engines-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-additional-search-engines-include.md
index b2a7505b9b..1aefce7f8e 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-additional-search-engines-include.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-additional-search-engines-include.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
>*Supported versions: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10, version 1703 or later*
->*Default setting: Disabled or not configured (Not allowed)*
+>*Default setting: Disabled or not configured (Prevented/Not allowed)*
[!INCLUDE [configure-additional-search-engines-shortdesc](../shortdesc/configure-additional-search-engines-shortdesc.md)]
@@ -8,46 +8,25 @@
|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted |
|---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:|
-|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |0 |0 |If you don't configure this policy, Microsoft Edge uses the search engine specified in App settings.
If you enabled this policy and now you want to disable it, disabling removes all configured search engines.| | -|Enabled |1 |1 |Add up to five additional search engines and set any one of them as the default.
For each search engine added you must specify a link to the OpenSearch XML file that contains, at a minimum, the short name and URL template (HTTPS) of the search engine. For more information about creating the OpenSearch XML file, see [Search provider discovery](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/platform/documentation/dev-guide/browser/search-provider-discovery/). | |
+|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |0 |0 Prevented/not allowed. Microsoft Edge uses the search engine specified in App settings.
If you enabled this policy and now want to disable it, disabling removes all previously configured search engines. | |
+|Enabled |1 |1 |Allowed. Add up to five additional search engines and set any one of them as the default.
+For each search engine added you must specify a link to the OpenSearch XML file that contains, at a minimum, the short name and URL template (HTTPS) of the search engine. For more information about creating the OpenSearch XML file, see [Search provider discovery](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/platform/documentation/dev-guide/browser/search-provider-discovery/). | |
---
+
### Configuration combinations
| **Set default search engine** | **Allow search engine customization** | **Configure additional search engines** | **Outcome** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Not configured (default) | Disabled | Disabled or not configured (default) | Default search engine specified in App settings. Users cannot make changes. |
| Not configured (default) | Enabled or not configured (default) | Disabled or not configured (default) | Default search engine specified in App settings. Users can make changes to the default search engine at any time. |
-| Not configured (default) | Disabled | Enabled | ??? |
-| Not configured (default) | Enabled or not configured (default) | Enabled | ??? |
| Disabled | Disabled | Disabled or not configured (default) | Users cannot add, remove, or change any of the search engines, but they can set a default search engine. |
| Disabled | Enabled or not configured (default) | Disabled or not configured (default) | Users can add new search engines or change the default search engine, in Settings. |
| Enabled | Disabled | Disabled or not configured (default) | Set the default search engine preventing users from making changes. |
| Enabled | Enabled or not configured (default) | Disabled or not configured (default) | Set the default search engine and allow users to add search engines or make changes. |
+---
-#### If you want to use the default search engine in Apps settings and prevent users from making changes.
-
-
-#### If you want to use the default search engine in Apps setting and let users make changes.
-
-
-#### ???
-
-
-#### ???
-
-
-#### If you don't want users to add, remove, or change any of the search engines, but users can set a default search engine of their own.
-
-
-#### If you want users to add new search engines or change the default in Settings.
-
-
-#### If you want to set the default search engine and prevent users from making changes.
-
-
-#### If you want to set the default search engine and let users make changes.
-
+
### ADMX info and settings
diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-favorites-bar-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-favorites-bar-include.md
index c73b87cc7b..611d62f935 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-favorites-bar-include.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-favorites-bar-include.md
@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@
### Allowed values
-|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted |
-|---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:|
-|Not configured
**(default)** |Blank |Blank |Hide the favorites bar but show it on the Start and New tab pages. The favorites bar toggle, in Settings, is set to Off but enabled allowing users to make changes. | |
-|Disabled |0 |0 |Hide the favorites bar on all pages. Also, the favorites bar toggle, in Settings, is set to Off and disabled preventing users from making changes. Microsoft Edge also hides the “show bar/hide bar” option in the context menu. | |
-|Enabled |1 |1 |Show the favorites bar on all pages. Also, the favorites bar toggle, in Settings, is set to On and disabled preventing users from making changes. Microsoft Edge also hides the “show bar/hide bar” option in the context menu. | |
+|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |
+|---|:---:|:---:|---|
+|Not configured
**(default)** |Blank |Blank |Hide the favorites bar but show it on the Start and New tab pages. The favorites bar toggle, in Settings, is set to Off but enabled allowing users to make changes. |
+|Disabled |0 |0 |Hide the favorites bar on all pages. Also, the favorites bar toggle, in Settings, is set to Off and disabled preventing users from making changes. Microsoft Edge also hides the “show bar/hide bar” option in the context menu. |
+|Enabled |1 |1 |Show the favorites bar on all pages. Also, the favorites bar toggle, in Settings, is set to On and disabled preventing users from making changes. Microsoft Edge also hides the “show bar/hide bar” option in the context menu. |
---
### ADMX info and settings
diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-home-button-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-home-button-include.md
index a74b80054d..c18e8f645f 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-home-button-include.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-home-button-include.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
### Allowed values
|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |
-|---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:|
+|---|:---:|:---:|---|
|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |0 |0 |Show the home button and load the Start page. |
|Enabled |1 |1 |Show the home button and load the New tab page. |
|Enabled |2 |2 |Show the home button and load the custom URL defined in the Set Home Button URL policy. |
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ With these values, you can do any of the following configurations:
#### Registry settings
- **Path:** HLKM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Internet Settings
- **Value name:** ConfigureHomeButton
-- **Value type:** REG_SZ
+- **Value type:** REG_DWORD
### Related policies
diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-include.md
index dca5e0aabb..dde0c0591d 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-include.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-include.md
@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@ For this policy to work, you must configure Microsoft Edge in assigned access; o
| | |
|---|---|
-|(0) Default or not configured |
**_For single-app public browsing_**: If you do not configure the Configure kiosk reset after idle timeout policy and you enable this policy, Microsoft Edge kiosk resets after 5 minutes of idle time.
- -2. In the **Configure Start Pages** policy, enter URLs to the pages, separating multiple pages by using angle brackets:
\ \
-
-2. In the **Configure Start Pages** policy, enter URLs to the pages, separating multiple pages by using angle brackets: \
-
-2. In the **Configure Start Pages** policy, enter URLs to the pages, separating multiple pages by using angle brackets: \
-
-2. In the **Configure Start Pages** policy, enter URLs to the pages, separating multiple pages by using angle brackets: \
-
-2. In the **Configure Start Pages** policy, enter URLs to the pages, separating multiple pages by using angle brackets: \
-
-2. In the **Configure Start Pages** policy, enter URLs to the pages, separating multiple pages by using angle brackets: \ Prevent users from changing the New tab page. |
+|Enabled - String |String |String |Prevent users from changing the New tab page. Enter a URL in string format, for example, https://www.msn.com. |
---
### ADMX info and settings
diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/unlock-home-button-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/unlock-home-button-include.md
index 9ad35bb07f..212962b41d 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/includes/unlock-home-button-include.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/includes/unlock-home-button-include.md
@@ -6,10 +6,10 @@
### Allowed values
-|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted |
-|---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:|
-|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |0 |0 |Allowed/turned on. The “browser” group syncs automatically between user’s devices and lets users to make changes. | |
-|Enabled |2 |2 |Prevented/turned off. The “browser” group does not use the Sync your Settings option. | |
+|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |
+|---|:---:|:---:|---|
+|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |0 |0 |Allowed/turned on. The “browser” group syncs automatically between user’s devices and lets users to make changes. |
+|Enabled |2 |2 |Prevented/turned off. The “browser” group does not use the Sync your Settings option. |
---
### Configuration options
diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/prevent-turning-off-required-extensions-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/prevent-turning-off-required-extensions-include.md
index 5a9c398fbc..8b6ea6acbf 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/includes/prevent-turning-off-required-extensions-include.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/includes/prevent-turning-off-required-extensions-include.md
@@ -6,29 +6,29 @@
### Allowed values
-|Group Policy |Description |Most restricted |
-|---|---|:---:|
-|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |Provide a semi-colon delimited list of extension PFNs. For example, adding _Microsoft.OneNoteWebClipper8wekyb3d8bbwe_ or _Microsoft.OfficeOnline8wekyb3d8bbwe_ prevents a user from turning off the OneNote Web Clipper and Office Online extension. After defining the list of extensions, you deploy them through any available enterprise deployment channel, such as Microsoft Intune. Removing extensions from the list does not uninstall the extension from the user’s computer automatically. To uninstall the extension, use any available enterprise deployment channel. If you enable the Allow Developer Tools policy, then this policy does not prevent users from debugging and altering the logic on an extension. | |
-|Enabled |Allowed. Users can uninstall extensions. If you previously enabled this policy and you decide to disable it, the list of extension PFNs defined in this policy get ignored. | |
+|Group Policy |Description |
+|---|---|
+|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |Provide a semi-colon delimited list of extension PFNs. For example, adding _Microsoft.OneNoteWebClipper8wekyb3d8bbwe_ or _Microsoft.OfficeOnline8wekyb3d8bbwe_ prevents a user from turning off the OneNote Web Clipper and Office Online extension. After defining the list of extensions, you deploy them through any available enterprise deployment channel, such as Microsoft Intune. Removing extensions from the list does not uninstall the extension from the user’s computer automatically. To uninstall the extension, use any available enterprise deployment channel. If you enable the Allow Developer Tools policy, then this policy does not prevent users from debugging and altering the logic on an extension. |
+|Enabled |Allowed. Users can uninstall extensions. If you previously enabled this policy and you decide to disable it, the list of extension PFNs defined in this policy get ignored. |
---
### ADMX info and settings
#### ADMX info
- **GP English name:** Prevent turning off required extensions
-- **GP name:** ForceEnabledExtensions
+- **GP name:** PreventTurningOffRequiredExtensions
- **GP path:** Windows Components/Microsoft Edge
- **GP ADMX file name:** MicrosoftEdge.admx
#### MDM settings
- **MDM name:** Browser/[PreventTurningOffRequiredExtensions](../new-policies.md#prevent-turning-off-required-extensions)
-- **Supported devices:** Desktop and Mobile
+- **Supported devices:** Desktop
- **URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/PreventTurningOffRequiredExtensions
-- **Data type:** Integer
+- **Data type:** String
#### Registry settings
-- **Path:** HLKM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\
+- **Path:** HLKM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Extensions
- **Value name:** PreventTurningOffRequiredExtensions
-- **Value type:** REG_DWORD
+- **Value type:** REG_SZ
### Related policies
[Allow Developer Tools](../available-policies.md#allow-developer-tools): [!INCLUDE [allow-developer-tools-shortdesc](../shortdesc/allow-developer-tools-shortdesc.md)]
diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-include.md
index 6550915065..c59893611a 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/includes/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-include.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/includes/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-include.md
@@ -6,10 +6,10 @@
[!INCLUDE [prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-shortdesc](../shortdesc/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-shortdesc.md)]
### Allowed values
-|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted |
-|---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:|
-|Disabled |0 |0 |Allowed/turned on. Users can sync the browser settings. | |
-|Enabled or not configured
**(default)** |1 |1 |Prevented/turned off. | |
+|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |
+|---|:---:|:---:|---|
+|Disabled |0 |0 |Allowed/turned on. Users can sync the browser settings. |
+|Enabled or not configured
**(default)** |1 |1 |Prevented/turned off. |
---
### Configuration options
@@ -35,10 +35,6 @@
- **URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Experience/PreventUsersFromTurningOnBrowserSyncing
- **Data type:** String
-#### Registry settings
-- **Path:** HLKM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge
-- **Value name:**
-- **Value type:**
### Related policies
[Do not sync browser settings](../available-policies.md#do-not-sync-browser-settings): [!INCLUDE [do-not-sync-browser-settings-shortdesc](../shortdesc/do-not-sync-browser-settings-shortdesc.md)].
diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/set-default-search-engine-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/set-default-search-engine-include.md
index 2f2440cee7..4f1d34a791 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/includes/set-default-search-engine-include.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/includes/set-default-search-engine-include.md
@@ -19,35 +19,13 @@
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Not configured (default) | Disabled | Disabled or not configured (default) | Default search engine specified in App settings. Users cannot make changes. |
| Not configured (default) | Enabled or not configured (default) | Disabled or not configured (default) | Default search engine specified in App settings. Users can make changes to the default search engine at any time. |
-| Not configured (default) | Disabled | Enabled | ??? |
-| Not configured (default) | Enabled or not configured (default) | Enabled | ??? |
| Disabled | Disabled | Disabled or not configured (default) | Users cannot add, remove, or change any of the search engines, but they can set a default search engine. |
| Disabled | Enabled or not configured (default) | Disabled or not configured (default) | Users can add new search engines or change the default search engine, in Settings. |
| Enabled | Disabled | Disabled or not configured (default) | Set the default search engine preventing users from making changes. |
| Enabled | Enabled or not configured (default) | Disabled or not configured (default) | Set the default search engine and allow users to add search engines or make changes. |
+---
-#### If you want to use the default search engine in Apps settings and prevent users from making changes.
-
-
-#### If you want to use the default search engine in Apps setting and let users make changes.
-
-
-#### ???
-
-
-#### ???
-
-
-#### If you don't want users to add, remove, or change any of the search engines, but users can set a default search engine of their own.
-
-
-#### If you want users to add new search engines or change the default in Settings.
-
-
-#### If you want to set the default search engine and prevent users from making changes.
-
-
-#### If you want to set the default search engine and let users make changes.
+
### ADMX info and settings
diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/set-home-button-url-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/set-home-button-url-include.md
index ad8e193779..2b4e632d2f 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/includes/set-home-button-url-include.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/includes/set-home-button-url-include.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
### Allowed values
|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |
-|---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:|
+|---|:---:|:---:|---|
|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |Blank |Blank |Show the home button and loads the Start page and locks down the home button to prevent users from changing what page loads. |
|Enabled - String |String |String |Enter a URL in string format, for example, https://www.msn.com. A custom URL loads when clicking the home button. You must also enable the [Configure Home Button](../new-policies.md#configure-home-button) policy and select the _Show home button & set a specific page_ option. |
---
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Enable the **Configure Home Button** policy and select the _Hide home button_ op
#### Registry settings
- **Path:** HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Internet Settings
-- **Value name:** HomeButtonURL
+- **Value name:** ConfigureHomeButtonURL
- **Value type:** REG_SZ
### Related policies
diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/set-new-tab-url-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/set-new-tab-url-include.md
index 5fb0835714..8e2bd06c1d 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/includes/set-new-tab-url-include.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/includes/set-new-tab-url-include.md
@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@
### Allowed values
|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |
-|---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:|
+|---|:---:|:---:|---|
|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |Blank |Blank |Load the default New tab page. |
-|Enabled - String |String |String |Enter a URL in string format, for example, https://www.msn.com.
**(default)** |0 |0 |Lock down the home button to prevent users from making changes. | |
-|Enabled |1 |1 |Let users make changes. | |
+|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |
+|---|:---:|:---:|---|
+|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |0 |0 |Lock down the home button to prevent users from making changes. |
+|Enabled |1 |1 |Let users make changes. |
---
### ADMX info and settings
diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-address-bar-drop-down-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-address-bar-drop-down-shortdesc.md
index 790499841a..85e85e81fc 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-address-bar-drop-down-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-address-bar-drop-down-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-By default, Microsoft Edge shows the Address bar drop-down list and makes it available. When enabled (default setting), this policy takes precedence over the [Configure search suggestions in Address bar](../available-policies.md#configure-search-suggestions-in-address-bar) policy. If you want to minimize network connections from Microsoft Edge to Microsoft service, we recommend disabling this policy, which hides the Address bar drop-down list functionality. When disabled, Microsoft Edge also disables the _Show search and site suggestions as I type_ toggle in Settings.
\ No newline at end of file
+Microsoft Edge shows the Address bar drop-down list and makes it available by default, which takes precedence over the [Configure search suggestions in Address bar](../available-policies.md#configure-search-suggestions-in-address-bar) policy. We recommend disabling this policy if you want to minimize network connections from Microsoft Edge to Microsoft service, which hides the functionality of the Address bar drop-down list. When you disable this policy, Microsoft Edge also disables the Show search and site suggestions as I type toggle in Settings.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-adobe-flash-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-adobe-flash-shortdesc.md
index b17b3a8a6f..6c0c3cf0be 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-adobe-flash-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-adobe-flash-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-Adobe Flash is integrated with Microsoft Edge and updated via Windows Update. By default, Microsoft Edge runs Adobe Flash content. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent running Adobe Flash content.
\ No newline at end of file
+Adobe Flash is integrated with Microsoft Edge and runs Adobe Flash content by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent Adobe Flash content from running.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-clearing-browsing-data-on-exit-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-clearing-browsing-data-on-exit-shortdesc.md
index 75f22b4a11..31127ca2d7 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-clearing-browsing-data-on-exit-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-clearing-browsing-data-on-exit-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-By default, Microsoft Edge does not clear the browsing data on exit, but users can configure the _Clear browsing data_ option in Settings. Browsing data includes information you entered in forms, passwords, and even the websites visited. Enabling this policy clears the browsing data automatically each time Microsoft Edge closes.
\ No newline at end of file
+Microsoft Edge does not clear the browsing data on exit by default, but users can configure the _Clear browsing data_ option in Settings. Browsing data includes information you entered in forms, passwords, and even the websites visited. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to clear the browsing data automatically each time Microsoft Edge closes.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-configuration-updates-for-books-library-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-configuration-updates-for-books-library-shortdesc.md
index eb3d253e95..872ac26597 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-configuration-updates-for-books-library-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-configuration-updates-for-books-library-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-By default, Microsoft Edge automatically updates the configuration data for the Books Library. Enabling this policy prevents Microsoft Edge from updating the configuration data.
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+Microsoft Edge automatically updates the configuration data for the Books Library. Disabling this policy prevents Microsoft Edge from updating the configuration data.
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diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-cortana-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-cortana-shortdesc.md
index a34078e861..2857a93d27 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-cortana-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-cortana-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-Since Microsoft Edge is integration with Cortana, and by default, Microsoft Edge allows users to use Cortana voice assistant. Disabling this policy prevents users from using Cortana, but they can still search to find items on their device.
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+Since Microsoft Edge is integration with Cortana, Microsoft Edge allows users to use Cortana voice assistant by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent users from using Cortana but can still search to find items on their device.
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diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-developer-tools-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-developer-tools-shortdesc.md
index aa06257b7c..b9bab04325 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-developer-tools-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-developer-tools-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-By default, Microsoft Edge allows users to use the F12 developer tools to build and debug web pages. Disabling this policy prevents users from using the F12 developer tools.
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+Microsoft Edge allows users to use the F12 developer tools to build and debug web pages by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent users from using the F12 developer tools.
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diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-extended-telemetry-for-books-tab-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-extended-telemetry-for-books-tab-shortdesc.md
index d20e58bced..1c11de47c0 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-extended-telemetry-for-books-tab-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-extended-telemetry-for-books-tab-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-By default, and depending on the device configuration, Microsoft Edge gathers basic diagnostic data about the books in the Books Library and sends it to Microsoft. Enabling this policy gathers and sends both basic and additional diagnostic data.
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+By default, and depending on the device configuration, Microsoft Edge gathers basic diagnostic data about the books in the Books Library and sends it to Microsoft. Enabling this policy gathers and sends both basic and additional diagnostic data, such as usage data.
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diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-extensions-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-extensions-shortdesc.md
index aa363ea8cc..2d1f8ec802 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-extensions-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-extensions-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-By default, this policy allows users to add or personalize extensions in Microsoft Edge. Disabling this policy prevents users from adding or personalizing extensions.
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+Microsoft Edge allows users to add or personalize extensions in Microsoft Edge by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft to prevent users from adding or personalizing extensions.
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diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md
index 16f69fa7b2..0ce0f11a60 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-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.
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+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.
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diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-inprivate-browsing-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-inprivate-browsing-shortdesc.md
index 7a32d088c3..75def749bb 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-inprivate-browsing-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-inprivate-browsing-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-By default, Microsoft Edge allows InPrivate browsing, and after closing all InPrivate tabs, Microsoft Edge deletes the browsing data from the device. Disabling this policy prevents InPrivate web browsing.
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+By default, Microsoft Edge allows InPrivate browsing, and after closing all InPrivate tabs, Microsoft Edge deletes the browsing data from the device. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent InPrivate web browsing.
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diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-microsoft-compatibility-list-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-microsoft-compatibility-list-shortdesc.md
index d7888495ae..a56056d3e9 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-microsoft-compatibility-list-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-microsoft-compatibility-list-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-By default, during navigation, Microsoft Edge checks the Microsoft Compatibility List for websites with known compatibility issues. If found, users are prompted to use Internet Explorer, where the site loads and displays properly. Periodically during browser navigation, Microsoft Edge downloads the latest version of the list and applies the updates. You can view the compatibility list at about:compat. Disable this policy to ignore the compatibility list.
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+During browser navigation, Microsoft Edge checks the Microsoft Compatibility List for websites with known compatibility issues. If found, users are prompted to use Internet Explorer, where the site loads and displays correctly. Periodically during browser navigation, Microsoft Edge downloads the latest version of the list and applies the updates. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to ignore the compatibility list. You can view the compatibility list at about:compat.
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diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-search-engine-customization-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-search-engine-customization-shortdesc.md
index 41ed47ad46..2b4e25a7c3 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-search-engine-customization-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-search-engine-customization-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-By default, users can add new search engines or change the default search engine, in Settings, in Microsoft Edge. Disabling this policy prevents users from customizing the search engine in Microsoft Edge.
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+By default, users can add new search engines or change the default search engine, in Settings. With this policy, you can prevent users from customizing the search engine in Microsoft Edge.
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diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-sideloading-of-extensions-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-sideloading-of-extensions-shortdesc.md
index 5719d4ed3d..bb723ab0c6 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-sideloading-of-extensions-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/allow-sideloading-of-extensions-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-By default, Microsoft Edge allows sideloading, which installs and runs unverified extensions. Disabling this policy prevents sideloading of extensions but does not prevent sideloading using Add-AppxPackage via PowerShell. You can only install extensions through Microsoft store (including a store for business), enterprise storefront (such as Company Portal) or PowerShell (using Add-AppxPackage).
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+By default, Microsoft Edge allows sideloading, which installs and runs unverified extensions. Disabling this policy prevents sideloading of extensions but does not prevent sideloading using Add-AppxPackage via PowerShell. You can only install extensions through Microsoft store (including a store for business), enterprise storefront (such as Company Portal) or PowerShell (using Add-AppxPackage).
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diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/always-show-books-library-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/always-show-books-library-shortdesc.md
index b95c5428e5..9a382427fa 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/always-show-books-library-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/always-show-books-library-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-By default, Microsoft Edge shows the Books Library only in countries or regions where supported. Enabling this policy shows the Books Library, regardless of the device’s country or region.
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+Microsoft Edge shows the Books Library only in countries or regions where supported. With this policy you can configure Microsoft Edge to show the Books Library regardless of the device’s country or region.
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diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-additional-search-engines-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-additional-search-engines-shortdesc.md
index a07011a2b1..105441a2b9 100644
--- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-additional-search-engines-shortdesc.md
+++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-additional-search-engines-shortdesc.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-By default, users cannot add, remove, or change any of the search engines in Microsoft Edge, but they can set a default search engine. However, with this policy, you can configure up to five additional search engines and set any one of them as the default. You set the default search engine using the [Set default search engine](../available-policies.md#set-default-search-engine) policy. If you enabled this policy and now want to disable it, disabling deletes all configured search engines.
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+By default, users cannot add, remove, or change any of the search engines in Microsoft Edge, but they can set a default search engine. You can set the default search engine using the [[Set default search engine]](../available-policies.md#set-default-search-engine) policy. With this policy, you can configure up to five additional search engines and set any one of them as the default. If you previously enabled this policy and now want to disable it, disabling deletes all configured search engines.
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