Knowing the version number of the browser you are using and making sure that you are using the most up to date version can be useful in determining whether you are due for a software update, and in assisting Help Desk technicians to troubleshoot browser issues on your computer. Keeping your browser up to date is also a factor in maintaining computer security.



Windows 


Firefox, Edge and Chrome


Firefox


  1. Click on the Settings icon in the upper right-hand side of the window.Screenshot of Firefox settings icon
  2. Choose Help from the menu that opens.
  3. Choose About Firefox. The version number will show and Firefox will let you know if the browser is up to date.

Screenshot of Firefox version information

 


Edge

  1. Click on the Settings and more icon.Screenshot of Edge settings icon
  2. Click on Settings.
  3. Scroll down to About Microsoft Edge.

Please note: You can't choose to update Edge from the browser. For security purposes, Edge is tied directly to Windows settings and is updated automatically as long as you are running Windows updates automatically.



Chrome

 

1. Click on the Customize and control Google Chrome icon.

Screenshot of Chrome Customize and control Google Chrome icon


2. Click on Help. 



3. Choose About Google Chrome in the menu that pops up.



    4. You will see the version, and it will let you know if your version is up to date.


Screenshot of Chrome version information

 

 


 

Mac


On Macs, the version number is generally listed under the Software > About menu item. Software refers to the name of the software application you are running. For further clarification, please see the following example on how to find the version number of Safari.

  • Go to Safari > About Safari
  • Go to Firefox > About Firefox
  • Go to Chrome> About Google Chrome
  • The version number is highlighted in the picture below: