How to find your Microsoft Edge browser's version number, or update to the latest version

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The way to find Microsoft Edge's version number is the same on both PC and Mac.

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  • You can find Microsoft Edge's version number by heading to the "About Microsoft Edge" page.

  • Going to the "About Microsoft Edge" page will also tell you if the version you have is the newest, or if there's an update ready.

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It's good to know which version of Microsoft Edge you currently have when troubleshooting computer issues, or installing browser extensions.

It's also a good idea to know which Microsoft Edge version is the newest, so you can always stay up-to-date.

Luckily, you can check your browser's version — as well as update it — with just a few clicks. And the way to do this is the same on both a PC and Mac.

Here's how to do it.

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How to find your Microsoft Edge version number

1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser on your Mac or PC and click the three dots at the top-right of the browser window.

2. In the menu that appears, click "Help and Feedback."

3. Click "About Microsoft Edge."

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Navigate to the "About Microsoft Edge" page.

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The browser will begin checking for software updates, and then display the current installed version.

Edge will also tell you if the version you have installed is the latest version. A checkmark icon will appear to the left of the browser version if yours is up-to-date.

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Edge will let you know whether the version you have is the newest.

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If it's outdated, you'll be prompted to update Microsoft Edge.

 

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