Best built-in tools for online businesses

Running an online business can be a 24-7 job but Microsoft Edge is here to make it a little easier. With a variety of built-in features, Edge can help you organize materials, research products, gather imagery, enhance security, and much more. In this article, we’ll delve into how Edge’s powerful, yet easy-to-use tools can benefit your online business.

Get organized with Collections

The Collections feature in Edge allows you to organize and save web content efficiently. For online sellers, this feature is invaluable for managing product research, competitor analysis, and marketing strategies. By saving web pages, images, and notes in Collections, you can easily access and manage your resources, making your workflow more efficient.

How to use Collections

1. Click on the Collections icon (a stack of squares) in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
2. Click on Start new collection, name it, and start adding content by clicking the plus icon or dragging and dropping items into the collection.

Screenshot and annotate

The screenshot feature enables you to take screenshots of web pages and annotate them. This tool is perfect for creating visual content for your online store, sharing feedback with your team, or documenting important information. Use it to highlight product features, create tutorials, or provide visual instructions to customers.

How to use Screenshot

1. Click on the three horizontal dots (…) in the upper-right corner and select Screenshot or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + S (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + S (Mac).
2. Select the area to capture: Click and drag to select the area or choose Capture full page.
3. Annotate and save: Use the annotation tools to add notes, then save or copy the capture.

Leverage vertical tabs for easy access

Vertical tabs in Edge help you manage multiple open tabs more effectively. Instead of the traditional horizontal layout, vertical tabs provide a clear and organized view of your open pages. This feature is beneficial for online sellers who need to multitask and switch between different websites and tools quickly.

How to use vertical tabs

1. Click on the tabs icon (a rectangle with a vertical line) in the upper-left corner of the browser window and select Turn on vertical tabs.
2. Use the vertical layout to easily switch between tabs and organize your workflow.

Copy and paste smarter

Smart copy allows you to select and copy content from web pages while preserving the original formatting. This tool, which is automatically enabled when you copy and paste, is useful for online sellers who need to gather information from various sources and present it in a professional manner. With smart copy, you can save time and maintain consistency in your documents and presentations.