Updated Edge - Drop Down Boxes Missing X

I use a web-based program that has drop down boxes. To the right side of the drop down box is an "X" that deletes the entire entry. Since the recent Edge update, when I access the program through Edge the X no longer appears. In order to delete the entry, I have to highlight the contents and press the delete button or I must use the Backspace button.  The same thing happens in Chrome, which is why I preferred using Edge. Being able to simply click on the X to delete the entry was quick and simple. The other methods aren't complicated or time consuming but why should such a simple and handy feature be eliminated?  Further when I open a pdf file, the file now opens in the lower left corner of the screen. This action is also similar to Chrome, which I didn't like. However, I can live with it. Not having the X to delete the contents of the drop down boxes just perplexes me. Why does an upgrade lose such relied upon features?Image

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I uninstalled the new Edge Chromium and have reverted to the Edge html. Everything works the way I need it. I complained to Google about Chrome doing the same things that I hated and all I heard back from them was crickets. At least in this forum we can actually get help. Thanks for yours, I appreciate it.

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I gave you the best way to deal with new Edge.

As to why the others are doing the same, I would ask the website Support as they are responsible for this.  It's something that is happening across multiple browsers so it's likely not only the browser.

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Last updated April 25, 2025 Views 1,246 Applies to: