14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft used the Ignite 2020 digital event to announce a series of improvements for Microsoft Edge browser, some of them being specifically aimed at IT pros and enterprises.
First and foremost, Microsoft is introducing notes for PDFs, which obviously comes in handy especially when collaborating on the same document. This feature will go live in October in a new update.
And speaking of PDFs, Microsoft is also adding options to view and validate PDF digital signatures.
“Opening PDFs in the browser is almost standard at this point, and today we’re announcing new capabilities to make this experience even more robust in Microsoft Edge. Digital signatures play a huge role in verifying the authenticity of digital documents, particularly for anything legally or financially binding. Coming soon is the ability to view and validate PDF digital signatures in Microsoft Edge which helps to ensure that the file is legitimate and hasn’t been tampered with,” the company explains.
Kiosk mode coming to Edge
The browser will also be updated with a kiosk mode, and the software giant explains that this was actually one of the best features bundled with the legacy version of the app.
And given the priority is bringing the original Edge experience to the Chromium sibling, introducing a kiosk mode for users is thus part of this plan.
“This was a loved capability in Microsoft Edge Legacy and, coming soon, organizations will be able to run a preview of kiosk mode in the new Microsoft Edge. Together with assigned access, it creates a locked down and tailored browsing experience on Windows 10 for kiosks and digital signage,” the company explains.
Needless to say, these new features will go live in Microsoft Edge in the coming months with new updates. They will be available on all supported platforms, including Windows and macOS.