MS Edge - Introduction (NEW - Oct 25)

This introductory Edge course is for anyone who needs to understand how Edge works.  Suitable for beginners and anyone who wants to brush up on their skills. We assume learners will already be familiar with using a keyboard, mouse, computer and assistive technology.

By the end of this course you will be able to open up Edge, understand web addresses and use search engines and set a default search provider.  You will learn how to use profiles, browser tabs, accessibility features, print and save web pages and download content.  Also included is how Microsoft 365 Apps are integrated. You will also learn how to create and organise favourites, pin sites, use collections and lastly how to set your home page, search history, work with cookies and pop-ups

Estimated Course duration is 2-3 hours. Each lesson takes on average 3-5 minutes to complete.



Course Content

Getting Started

Introducing the Internet
Getting Started with Microsoft Edge
Understanding Web Addresses
Using the Address Bar

Using Microsoft Edge

Using Profiles
Using Browser Tabs
Understanding Search Engines
Search For Web Content
Setting the Default Search Providers
Using Auto Complete
Opening Videos as Picture-in-Picture
Using Split Screen

Accessibility Features

Magnification Settings
Reading Support

Saving Web Content

Printing Web Pages
Saving Web Pages
Downloading Content
ScreenShot & Annotations

Organising Web Content

Creating Favourites
Organising Favourites
Importing & Exporting Favourites
Pinning Sites
Using Collections
Integrating Microsoft 365 Apps

Browser Management

Changing the Default Browser
Setting the Home Page
Installing Extensions
Search History
Temporary Internet Files
Cookies & Pop-Ups
Changing Themes & Appearance
Setting Up New Tab Page Preferences
Resolving Common Issues
Resetting Edge Settings

Privacy and Security

Using in Private Browsing
Tracking Prevention levels
SmartScreen
Controlling Permissions
Password Management
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