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Use a screen reader to clear browsing data in Microsoft Edge. We have tested it with Narrator, but it might work with other screen readers as long as they follow common accessibility standards and techniques.
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To learn more about screen readers, go to How screen readers work with Microsoft 365.
Clear browsing data
To clear your Microsoft Edge browsing data, first decide if you want to delete the data only on the device you're currently using, or across all synced devices. To clear browsing data just on the device you're currently using, make sure sync is turned off. If you want to clear browsing data on all synced devices, make sure you are signed in and sync is turned on. Items that are synced will be cleared across all synced devices.
To turn browser history sync on or off:
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In Microsoft Edge, press Alt+F to open the Settings and more menu, then press the Down arrow key until you hear "Settings," and then press Enter.
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Press the Tab key until you hear "Sync," and then press Enter.
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In the Sync tab, press the Tab key or Shift+Tab until you hear "History," and then press Enter to toggle browser history syncing on or off.
To clear the browsing data:
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In Microsoft Edge, press Alt+F to open the Settings and more menu, press the Down arrow key until you hear "Settings," and then press Enter.
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Press the Down arrow key until you hear "Privacy, search, and services," and then press Enter.
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Press the Tab key until you hear "Choose what to clear," and then press Enter. The Clear browsing data pane opens, with focus on the Time range field.
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To select the time range for which you want your browsing data deleted, press Spacebar once, press the Down arrow key until you hear the time range you want, and then press Enter.
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To select which browsing data to delete, press the Tab key until you hear a category you want to delete, and then press Enter to select it. You can select one or more categories of browsing data from the following:
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Browsing history
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Download history
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Cookies and other site data
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Cached images and files
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Passwords
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Autofill form data
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Site permissions
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All data from the previous version of Microsoft Edge
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Media Foundation data
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Press the Tab key until you hear "Clear now," and then press Enter.
See also
Use a screen reader to block pop-ups in Microsoft Edge
Use a screen reader to sign in to Microsoft Edge
Use a screen reader with collections to stay organized in Microsoft Edge
Keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Edge
Set up your device to work with accessibility in Microsoft 365
Technical support for customers with disabilities
Microsoft wants to provide the best possible experience for all our customers. If you have a disability or questions related to accessibility, please contact the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk for technical assistance. The Disability Answer Desk support team is trained in using many popular assistive technologies and can offer assistance in English, Spanish, French, and American Sign Language. Please go to the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk site to find out the contact details for your region.
If you are a government, commercial, or enterprise user, please contact the enterprise Disability Answer Desk.
