Of all the browsers, I like Mozilla Firefox because it’s feature rich and has great privacy controls. Among the features, the fast download menu next to the address bar is a godsend. I download a ton of files and it lets me manage files easily. I always miss this when I use another browser like Google Chrome or the new Microsoft Edge.
But now Microsoft Edge users seem lucky. A developer named Gino Messmer has created a simple extension in Microsoft Edge that adds a handy download menu. And the best part is that you can even configure a keyboard shortcut to the download menu. How cool? With that in mind, let’s go ahead and learn how to add a download menu in Microsoft Edge.
Add Download Menu in Microsoft Edge
1. First open Microsoft Edge and download TMDM (Free) addition.
2. Next, click “Add Extension”.
3. A Download menu will be added next to the address bar after installation. Click on it and you will find all your recent downloads with a quick option to open the folder. You can also search for downloaded files.
4. If you want to create a keyboard shortcut that will trigger the download menu, open the 3-dot menu and click “Extensions”.
5. Next, click on “Keyboard shortcuts” on the left panel. Under TMDM, press the shortcut you want to set for the download menu. This much. You can now invoke the download menu from any page in Microsoft Edge.
Make Microsoft Edge More Accessible
So, you can easily add a download menu in Microsoft Edge with the help of an extension. I really miss the fast download menu in Google Chrome and I hope it comes to Chrome too. There are many Chrome extensions that claim to do the same thing, but none of them work reliably. Other than that, if you’ve recently moved to Edge, here is your guide to changing the default search engine in Microsoft Edge. Anyway, that’s it for us. Stay tuned for more tips and tricks about Microsoft Edge.
