Edge Workspaces May Soon Open in a Single Window Instead of Many

Microsoft is testing “inline window switching for Workspaces” in Edge Canary. The feature lets users switch between different Workspaces inside the same browser window instead of opening a separate window for each one.

Microsoft Edge Workspaces let users create dedicated browsing spaces for different projects. Each Workspace keeps its own set of tabs and can be shared with others. It is designed for project-based browsing, research, and team collaboration.

Right now, each Workspace opens in its own browser window. For example, if you have a work project Workspace, a personal research Workspace, and a shared team Workspace, Edge opens three separate windows.

This model allows users to place different Workspaces on separate monitors. It also makes switching through the taskbar fast and direct.

However, it comes with a drawback. Multiple Workspaces mean multiple windows. On Windows, this fills the taskbar with several Edge entries. On laptops or single-screen systems, the screen can feel crowded.

In Edge Canary, Microsoft is testing a flag called #edge-workspaces-inline-window-switching. When enabled, selecting a Workspace switches it inside the current window instead of launching a new one. Only one Workspace remains visible per window, and choosing another replaces the active session.

This reduces window clutter. The taskbar stays cleaner. Users no longer need to manage several Edge windows for different projects.

There is a trade-off. Under the current model, users can view two different Workspaces at the same time on separate monitors. Inline switching removes that advantage unless Microsoft keeps a manual “open in new window” option.

Inline mode also removes separate window frames that clearly distinguish active Workspaces. Users may lose quick visual cues from taskbar previews.

Microsoft is now evaluating whether simpler window handling is more important than the ability to view multiple Workspaces at once. It is not the only recent experiment tied to Edge Workspaces. The company recently tested Workspace pinning, which lets users keep important Workspaces within quick reach. Inline window switching expands that testing around navigation and window control.