Lock location of Stop and Refresh buttons

Policy ID: MoveStopRefresh
Scope: Computer Configuration, User Configuration
Supported on: At least Internet Explorer 8.0
Source: Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category: Windows Components › Internet Explorer › Toolbars

Description

This policy setting allows you to lock the Stop and Refresh buttons next to the Back and Forward buttons.

If you enable this policy setting, the Stop and Refresh buttons are next to the Forward and Back buttons, and the user cannot move them.

If you disable this policy setting, the Stop and Refresh buttons are next to the Address bar, and the user cannot move them.

If you do not configure this policy setting, the Stop and Refresh buttons are next to the Address bar by default, and the user can choose to move them.

Registry

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\CommandBar View registry values

ShowLeftAddressToolbarREG_DWORD

UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER

HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\CommandBar View registry values

ShowLeftAddressToolbarREG_DWORD

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