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The Sidebar is a versatile feature that can be used for a variety of sites.

Bringing the Sidebar to other parts of Windows would allow Microsoft to capitalize on thesurge in interest in Bing.

Microsoft Edge Sidebar meme

Less cowbell, more Sidebar

The best part is that the Sidebar can do this without relying on developers.

Microsoft also likes to have its search engine a click or key away.

Mockup of Sidebar on Windows 11

Mockup of what the Sidebar from Edge could look like on Windows 11.

People Bar on Windows 10

The People Bar felt most natural as a messaging hub.

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Microsoft Edge Sidebar

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Game Assist in Game Bar on Windows 11

Microsoft Edge Vertical Tabs

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