Keyboard Shortcuts to Open Different Profiles in Edge on Windows

Keyboard Shortcuts for Opening Different Profiles in Edge on Windows

Microsoft Edge allows users to create and use multiple profiles, each with its own settings, bookmarks, and extensions. To make it easier to switch between these profiles, you can use keyboard shortcuts. This article will cover the keyboard shortcuts for opening different profiles in Edge on Windows.

Prerequisites

Before you can use the keyboard shortcuts for opening different profiles in Edge, you need to have multiple profiles set up in the browser. To create a new profile, follow these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the window.
3. Select Add Profile.
4. Enter a name for the new profile and click Add.

Keyboard Shortcuts for Opening Different Profiles

Once you have multiple profiles set up in Edge, you can use the following keyboard shortcuts to open them:

• Win + 1: Open the first profile in the application bar.
• Win + 2: Open the second profile in the application bar.
• Win + 3: Open the third profile in the application bar.
• ...
• Win + 0: Open the tenth profile in the application bar.

Note: The position of the profile in the application bar determines the keyboard shortcut. For example, if you have three profiles and the second profile is in the third position in the application bar, you can open it using the Win + 3 keyboard shortcut.

Using the Keyboard Shortcuts

To use the keyboard shortcuts for opening different profiles in Edge, follow these steps:

1. Press the Win key on your keyboard.
2. While holding down the Win key, press the number key that corresponds to the profile you want to open.
3. Release the keys and Edge will open the selected profile in a new window.

Using keyboard shortcuts is a quick and easy way to open different profiles in Edge on Windows. By setting up multiple profiles, you can keep your personal and work browsing separate, and the keyboard shortcuts make it easy to switch between them. With the keyboard shortcuts, you can open the profile you need in just a few keystrokes, without having to navigate through menus or search for the profile in the application bar.

References

• Sign in with a work or school account in Microsoft Edge
• Switch between profiles in Microsoft Edge