Microsoft Edge Dev channel picks up loads of fixes, handful of new features

It’s time to pick up another weekly build for the Microsoft Edge Dev channel.

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What you need to know

A new Microsoft Edge Dev channel release is now available for testers to check out. This build updates the browser to version number 84.0.502.0. New in this release are a handful of small new features, along with a load of bug fixes.

Some of the most notable new features relate to inking and PDFs. You can now exit inking mode with a PDF by hitting the escape key, and there’s also an option to use red as a highlighter color. There are also some new Read Aloud voices and other small additions.

Here’s a look at everything that’s new and fixed in this release:

If you’re already using the Microsoft Edge Dev channel release, you can grab the update now through the “About Microsoft Edge” portion of the settings menu. The Beta, Dev, and Canary releases are available to download now from theMicrosoft Edge Insidersite. The release version is available as well through the officialEdge site.

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