This article explains how to update the Microsoft Edge web browser, including an explanation of automatic updates and instructions to manually check for and install updates. Instructions apply to Edge for Windows, macOS, iPhone, iPad, and Android.
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Like other Chromium-based browsers, Microsoft Edge is designed to download and install updates when they become available automatically. This only happens when you close the browser, so Edge will not automatically update itself if you leave it open for an extended period of time.
When Microsoft Edge has an update ready, the menu icon in the upper-right corner will change. This icon normally consists of three horizontal dots, but will contain a small green circle with an arrow in the middle when an update is first available. If you don’t install the update, the ring will eventually turn red.
When the update indicator is present, Edge's main menu will contain an Update Available option that normally isn't there. Clicking this option will immediately close the browser, install the updates, then reopen the browser and reopen any tabs you had open.
