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What is the Briefcase Icon on the Edge Browser?
Here’s an icon to remind you you’ve switched to business mode
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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A briefcase is a sign that you mean business, and that’s what the icon stands for when you spot it on your Edge browser. The browser is tailored to meet the needs of enterprises, but a few users think it makes the browser ugly.
You can still carry out your daily tasks without the visual reminder, so if you’re of the opinion that it needs to go, we have compiled a few steps to help you revert to the good old Microsoft Edge icon.
What is the briefcase icon on the Edge browser?
The briefcase icon is a way of telling you that you have switched from the base browser to the business one. It is part of Microsoft’s plan to make the browser more appealing to businesses and avoid confusion between personal and business modes.
As you may or may not know, Microsoft Edge is the latest version of Microsoft’s web browser. Although it has undergone adesign overhaul and new features, it hasn’t exactly gotten the reception the Redmond Giant expected, but with time, it’s slowly winning some users over to their side.
Most companies have been reluctant to adopt the browser because of its lack of support for common enterprise features. However, when youdownload the Edge for Businessversion, you’ll get introduced to some key features that make it one of thetop browsers for work.
So aside from all the features available in the base browser, you’ll also be getting:
What are the benefits of Personal Browsing with Edge for Business?
Although Microsoft Edge for Business is among thebest browsers suitable for enterprises, you are not limited to using it only in a work-related context. You can still use it for personal browsing. Ultimately, your user experience will be elevated in this mode.
How can I disable or remove Edge’s briefcase icon?
And that’s a wrap for this article. If you often forget what browser mode you’re on, perhaps keeping the business icon on your Edge browser isn’t so bad.
However, if you like to keep things neat and clean, consider removing the briefcase icon. After all, it only serves as a symbol and doesn’t affect the functionality of the browser.
What do you think of the briefcase icon in Edge? Do you prefer it enabled for clearer distinction or disabled for a decluttered UI? Let us know in the comment section below.
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Claire Moraa
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Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
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