Microsoft Edge now puts Copilot at the center of its AI experience. In this guide, we’ll look at the current features that can help you explore, learn, create, and work on the web without losing the familiar Edge controls when you want them.
Updated August 2026: This guide was refreshed to reflect current Microsoft settings, pricing, and terminology.
Explore Microsoft Edge’s AI-Powered Features
Discover a world of possibilities with AI-powered features seamlessly integrated into Microsoft Edge. These features are designed to simplify and expedite various tasks, from learning and enjoying content to creating and working efficiently.
Find on Page: A Smarter Search Experience
Microsoft Edge’s Find on Page feature has undergone a transformative upgrade with AI integration. Searching for specific words or phrases on a webpage is now more intuitive than ever. The smart find update suggests related matches and words, ensuring you find what you need effortlessly. Even if you misspell a word in your search query, the suggested links guide you to the desired information promptly.
Copilot Mode: A Copilot-First Way to Browse
Copilot Mode in Edge offers a Copilot-first new-tab experience that can help with the task in front of you. You can switch back to classic Edge whenever you prefer the traditional browser layout.
Journeys and Actions: Keep the Task Moving
Copilot Mode includes Journeys and Actions to help you pick up research and move through multi-step tasks. Availability can vary, so it’s worth checking the Copilot controls in your own Edge installation.
Copilot Vision and Voice: Browse with Context
Copilot Mode can use page context to make browsing more conversational, while Vision and voice offer additional ways to interact with what you are viewing. Open Copilot from the icon in the upper-right of Edge, then visit Settings and more (…) > Copilot and AI to adjust options such as Allow Copilot to read context clues on the web. Microsoft’s Edge guidance notes that you sign in with a Microsoft account, and some voice and Vision capabilities depend on a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Read Aloud: Multitask with Enhanced Reading
Enhance your multitasking abilities with the Read Aloud feature in Microsoft Edge. Immerse yourself in content without being tethered to your screen. The advanced AI technology offers a diverse selection of natural-sounding voices and accents, allowing customization of your auditory experience.
AI Writing Help: Use What’s Available in Your Version
AI writing tools in Edge continue to evolve. When you need help drafting or refining text, open Copilot and describe the result you want rather than relying on a specific legacy feature name.
Translate: Break Language Barriers Instantly
Overcome language barriers effortlessly with the Translate feature. Browse web pages in your preferred language with just a few clicks, thanks to AI translation technology supporting over 70 languages.
Create Images with Copilot
For images, use Copilot image generation: describe what you want to see, then refine the prompt or request edits to get closer to your idea.
Editor: AI-Powered Writing Assistance
Microsoft Edge’s Editor, built into the browser, offers AI-powered writing assistance. From spelling and grammar suggestions to synonyms, this feature provides comprehensive support across the web, enabling you to write with confidence.
Explore More AI-Powered Features in Edge
Related reading: Personalize the browser with Edge’s AI Theme Generator, explore generating text and images with Copilot, or learn about turning Copilot off if you prefer fewer AI features.
This article has highlighted some of the remarkable AI-powered features in Microsoft Edge, but there’s more to discover. Explore the myriad ways Edge’s AI capabilities can enhance your browsing journey, making it more efficient, enjoyable, and productive. Embrace the future of browsing with Microsoft Edge’s groundbreaking features.
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