Make Edge Ask Before Closing Multiple Tabs

Make Edge Ask Before Closing Multiple Tabs

Accidentally closed a Microsoft Edge window with multiple tabs and lost unsaved work? You are not alone. Here is the solution. You can make Edge ask for a confirmation before closing multiple tabs.

Enabling Tab Close Warning in Edge

Edge can ask you to confirm when you close a window with multiple tabs. Here is how to enable the warning:

  1. Click the three-dot settings menu in the top-right corner.Three Dots Settings Menu on Edge
  2. Select Settings.
    Edge Settings
  3. From the left pane, select Appearance.Edge Appearance Settings
  4. Scroll down to Customize browser section.
  5. Enable the “Ask before closing a window with multiple tabs” toggle.Tab Close Warning on Edge

Go ahead and try closing an Edge window with multiple tabs. You should now see a warning.

Tab close confirmation pop-up

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