Block smart actions for a list of services

Policy ID
SmartActionsBlockList_recommended
Scope
Computer Configuration, User Configuration
Supported on
Microsoft Edge version 89, Windows 7 or later
Source
Microsoft Edge Policy Templates (version 155.0.4283.45)
Category
Microsoft Edge - Default Settings (users can override)

Description

List specific services, such as PDFs, and websites that don't show smart actions. (Smart actions are actions like "define" which are available in full and mini context menus in Microsoft Edge.)

If you enable the policy:
- The smart action in the mini and full context menu is disabled for all profiles for services that match the given list.
- Users won't see the smart action in the mini and full context menu on text selection for services that match the given list.
- In Microsoft Edge settings, the smart action in the mini and full context menu is disabled for services that match the given list.

If you disable or don't configure this policy:
- The smart action in the mini and full context menu is enabled for all profiles.
- Users will see the smart action in the mini and full context menu on text selection.
- In Microsoft Edge settings, the smart action in the mini and full context menu is enabled.

Policy options mapping:

* smart_actions (smart_actions) = Smart actions in pdfs and on websites

* smart_actions_website (smart_actions_website) = Smart actions on websites

* smart_actions_pdf (smart_actions_pdf) = Smart actions in PDF

Use the preceding information when configuring this policy.

Example value:

smart_actions
smart_actions_website
smart_actions_pdf

Options

  • Block smart actions for a list of services

Registry

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