Default Window Management permission setting

Policy ID
DefaultWindowManagementSetting
Scope
Computer Configuration, User Configuration
Supported on
Microsoft Edge version 123, Windows 7 or later
Source
Microsoft Edge Policy Templates (version 155.0.4283.45)
Category
Microsoft Edge › Content settings

Description

Setting the policy to "BlockWindowManagement" (value 2) automatically denies the window management permission to sites by default. This setting limits the ability of sites to see information about the device's screens and use that information to open and place windows or request fullscreen on specific screens.

Setting the policy to "AskWindowManagement" (value 3) by default prompts the user when the window management permission is requested. If users allow the permission, it extends the ability of sites to see information about the device's screens and use that information to open and place windows or request fullscreen on specific screens.

Not configuring the policy means the "AskWindowManagement" policy applies, but users can change this setting.

Policy options mapping:

* BlockWindowManagement (2) = Denies the Window Management permission on all sites by default

* AskWindowManagement (3) = Ask every time a site wants obtain the Window Management permission

Use the preceding information when configuring this policy.

Options

  • Default Window Management permission setting
    • Denies the Window Management permission on all sites by default
    • Ask every time a site wants obtain the Window Management permission

Registry

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
  • DefaultWindowManagementSettingREG_DWORD
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
  • DefaultWindowManagementSettingREG_DWORD

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