Does Microsoft Edge open every Bing search result or MSN link in a new tab? If Edge keeps opening new tabs whenever you click a link, the problem is usually caused by a Bing or MSN setting, not the Edge browser itself.
This guide shows how to stop Microsoft Edge from opening new tabs on Windows and Mac so links open in the same tab instead.
Why Does Microsoft Edge Keep Opening Every Link in a New Tab?
If Microsoft Edge opens every link in a new tab, one of these settings is usually responsible:
- Bing search settings – Bing can be configured to open search results and news links in a new tab or window.
- MSN new tab page – The MSN feed shown on Edge’s new tab page has its own setting that opens news stories in a new tab.
- Some websites – Certain websites are designed to open specific links in a new tab, and Edge can’t override that behavior.
The good news is that you can easily change the Bing and MSN settings if you prefer links to open in the same tab.
Stop Bing Search Results from Opening in a New Tab
If Bing is your default search engine, you can stop search results from opening in a new tab by changing one setting.
These steps work in Microsoft Edge on both Windows and Mac.
To stop Bing search results from opening in a new tab:
- Open Bing.com in Microsoft Edge.
- If you’re signed in with your Microsoft account, the setting will sync across your devices.
- Click the Menu button (three horizontal lines) in the upper-right corner.
- Click Settings, then select More.
- Under Results, uncheck the following options:
- Open links from search results in a new tab or window.
- Open links from news results in a new tab or window.
- Click Save.
Note: If you clear your browser cookies, you’ll need to change this setting again.
Search results and news links from Bing will now open in the same tab instead of opening a new tab every time you click a link.
Also read: How to Make Google Your Default Search Engine in Microsoft Edge
Stop MSN Links from Opening in a New Tab
By default, the Edge new tab page displays the MSN news feed. If clicking a news story always opens it in a new tab, you can change that behavior from the page settings.
To stop MSN links from opening in a new tab:
- Open a new tab in Microsoft Edge so the MSN feed appears.
- Click the Page settings (gear) icon in the upper-right corner.
- Under Quick links & search, turn off Open in a new tab.
Links you open from the MSN feed will now open in the same tab instead of creating a new one.
Tip: If you don’t use the MSN feed, you can also change the new tab page in Edge to Google or another website.
FAQs
Why does Bing open every search result in a new tab?
This happens when Open links from search results in a new tab or window is enabled in Bing settings. Turn this option off to make search results open in the current tab.
Why do MSN links open in a new tab?
The MSN feed on Edge’s new tab page has a separate Open in a new tab setting. Turn it off from the Page settings menu to open news stories in the same tab.
Can I stop every website from opening links in a new tab?
Not always. Some websites are designed to open certain links in a new tab, and Microsoft Edge can’t override that behavior. However, you can stop Bing search results and MSN links from opening in new tabs by changing the settings shown above.
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