Bookmarks in Firefox

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A bookmark lets you save links to websites so you can easily find them again. This article goes over the basics of making and managing bookmarks. If you've run into a problem with bookmarks, we've included links to troubleshooting articles.

Note: Bookmarks are known as Favorites in Internet Explorer.

How do I create a bookmark?

It's easy — click the star!

  1. To create a bookmark, just click on the star icon in the Location bar. The star will turn yellowblueorange and your bookmark will be created in the Unsorted Bookmarks folder.

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  2. To edit your bookmark, click the star a second time and the Edit This Bookmark box will appear.

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  3. In the Edit This Bookmark box you can change any of the these details:
    • Name: The is the name that Firefox displays for the bookmark in menus.
    • Folder: Choose what folder to store your bookmark in by picking one from the drop-down menu (for example, the Bookmarks Menu or Bookmarks Toolbar). In that drop-down menu you can also select Choose... to display a list of all bookmarks folders.
    • Tags: You can use tags to help you search through and organize your bookmarks. For more information, see Bookmark tags.
  4. When you are finished editing, click Done to close the box.

Where can I find my bookmarks?

The bookmarks sidebar is handy place for your bookmarks.

  1. At the top of the Firefox windowOn the menu bar, click on the View menu, go down to Sidebar, and select Bookmarks to open the Bookmarks sidebar.
  2. Click on a folder in the sidebar to expand it.

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  3. Click on a bookmark in the list to open it.

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Other ways to find your bookmarks:

  • Bookmarks menu: At the top of the Firefox windowOn the menu bar, click on the Bookmarks menu. A list of the bookmarks in the Bookmarks Menu folder will be displayed.
  • Bookmarks Toolbar : The Bookmarks toolbar is underneath the Navigation toolbar (Back, Forward, Home, Location, etc.), and can store often-used bookmarks for quick access. For information, see Bookmarks Toolbar - Display your favorite websites at the top of the Firefox window.
  • Location bar: The Firefox Location bar allows you to search for pages you've previously visited, including bookmarked pages. For information, see Address bar autocomplete suggestions in Firefox.
  • Library window: At the top of the Firefox windowOn the menu bar, click on the Bookmarks menu and then select Organize Bookmarks... to open the Library window.
  1. Click the Bookmarks button on the right side of the navigation toolbar and select Show All Bookmarks to open the Library window.
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  2. By default, the bookmarks you make will be located in the Unsorted Bookmarks folder. Select it in the sidebar of the Library window to see the bookmarks you've made. Double-clicking a bookmark will open it.Library-win1

While you have the Library window open, you can also drag bookmarks into other folders like the Bookmarks Menu folder which will show your bookmarks in the menu under the Bookmarks button. If you add bookmarks to the Bookmarks Toolbar folder they'll show up on the Bookmarks Toolbar. Library-win2

How do I turn on the Bookmarks Toolbar?

When you install Firefox, the Bookmarks Toolbar is no longer displayed by default unless you upgraded an earlier version and we're already using it. If you want to use the Bookmarks Toolbar, you can turn it on like this:

  1. At the top of the Firefox windowOn the menu bar, click on the Firefox button, go over to the Options... arrow and check Bookmarks ToolbarView menu, go down to Toolbars and check Bookmarks ToolbarView menu, go down to Toolbars and check Bookmarks Toolbar.

How can I sync my bookmarks with another computer or mobile device?

Firefox Sync lets you share your bookmarks and other information with Firefox on another computer or mobile device (or both!). See these articles to get started:

How can I organize my bookmarks?

These articles will help you make sense of that giant list of bookmarks:

How do I import, export or back up bookmarks?

Switching between different browsers? These article will help you take your bookmarks with you:

How do I fix problems with my bookmarks?

Have problems? We have answers: