[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bookmarklet ''Bookmarklets''] allow you to always keep your common tasks on a web page just a click away. This article tells you what bookmarklets are, and explains how to install and use them. __TOC__ = What do bookmarklets do? = A bookmarklet is a "one-click" tool which adds functionality to the browser, such as modifying the appearance of a web page, querying a search engine with search terms provided by previously selected text, or submitting the current page to a translation or blogging service. = How bookmarklets are different from extensions? = * They do basic tasks on clicking. * They are universal, i.e. they usually work on any browser, not just Firefox, and whatever the platform, mobile or desktop. * They are managed as any bookmarks. For more information, see [[How do I use bookmarks?]]. = How do I install a bookmarklet? = To install a bookmarklet, simply: #Show the [[Bookmarks Toolbar]] by {for win,linux}right-clicking{/for}{for mac}control-clicking{/for} on an empty section of the Tab Strip and checking Bookmarks Toolbar in the pop-up menu. # Drag the bookmarklet from the page to your Bookmarks Toolbar. It should appear on the toolbar. That's all there is to it! The process is very similar for other browsers; usually the only hard part is figuring out how to show your browser's Bookmarks Toolbar – but once that's taken care of, you're good to go! = How do I use a bookmarklet? = All you have to do is: # Navigate to the page where you want your bookmarklet to apply to. # Click the bookmarklet on your Bookmarks Toolbar. = Where do I find bookmarklets?= Now that you know what bookmarklets are and how to install and use them, here are some cool bookmarklets to start your own collection: * [http://www.readability.com/bookmarklets Readability] removes crufty sidebars from web pages and enlarges text to make it easier to read. * [http://labs.microsofttranslator.com/bookmarklet/ Microsoft Translator Bookmarklet] detects the original language of any web page and translates it to your own language. You can find more at [http://marklets.com/].

Bookmarklets allow you to always keep your common tasks on a web page just a click away. This article tells you what bookmarklets are, and explains how to install and use them.

What do bookmarklets do?

A bookmarklet is a "one-click" tool which adds functionality to the browser, such as modifying the appearance of a web page, querying a search engine with search terms provided by previously selected text, or submitting the current page to a translation or blogging service.

How bookmarklets are different from extensions?

• They do basic tasks on clicking.
• They are universal, i.e. they usually work on any browser, not just Firefox, and whatever the platform, mobile or desktop.
• They are managed as any bookmarks. For more information, see Bookmarks in Firefox.

How do I install a bookmarklet?

To install a bookmarklet, simply:

1. Show the Bookmarks Toolbar - Display your favorite websites at the top of the Firefox window by right-clickingcontrol-clicking on an empty section of the Tab Strip and checking Bookmarks Toolbar in the pop-up menu.
2. Drag the bookmarklet from the page to your Bookmarks Toolbar. It should appear on the toolbar.

That's all there is to it!

The process is very similar for other browsers; usually the only hard part is figuring out how to show your browser's Bookmarks Toolbar – but once that's taken care of, you're good to go!

How do I use a bookmarklet?

All you have to do is:

1. Navigate to the page where you want your bookmarklet to apply to.
2. Click the bookmarklet on your Bookmarks Toolbar.

Where do I find bookmarklets?

Now that you know what bookmarklets are and how to install and use them, here are some cool bookmarklets to start your own collection:

• Readability removes crufty sidebars from web pages and enlarges text to make it easier to read.
• Microsoft Translator Bookmarklet detects the original language of any web page and translates it to your own language.

You can find more at http://marklets.com/.