Microsoft Edge was reported to the Deceptive Design Tip Line over a popup encountered when setting up a new PC. According to the report, the popup asks whether the user would like to browse the web using Microsoft Edge, with the “Get Started” button highlighted in blue while the “Maybe later” option is greyed out. The reporter described this use of colour as nudging them towards using the browser.
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Microsoft Edge: Nudged to use browser with highlighted button
“Upon setting up a new PC, this popup asks if I would like to browse the web using Microsoft Edge. The “Get Started” button is highlighted in blue while the “Maybe later” option is grayed out, nudging me to use the platform with colors.”
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