Bookmarks (called favorites in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer) are links to web pages that make it easy to get back to your favorite places. This article covers the basics of making and managing Firefox bookmarks.

How do I bookmark a page?

To bookmark a page, just click the star in the address bar.

The star will turn blue when the page is bookmarked and a window will pop up so you can name, move or tag your bookmark.

If the star is missing from the address bar:

1. Click on the Page actions (3-dot) menu.

   

2. Right-clickHold down the control key while you click the Bookmark this Page entry.
3. Click on Add to Address Bar.

How do I change the name or location of a bookmark?

1. To edit the details of your bookmark, click the star a second time to open the Edit This Bookmark dialog box.

   

   • In the Edit This Bookmark box you can change any of these details:
     • Name: This 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 - Categorize bookmarks to make them easy to find.
2. When you are finished editing, click Done to close the box.

If you don't want to see this editor when saving a bookmark, remove the checkmark from Show editor when saving.

How do I view and organize my bookmarks?

You can view and access your bookmarks from the Firefox Sidebar, the Bookmarks Menu button on the toolbar, if you added it, and from the Menu bar Bookmarks menu, if the Menu bar is enabled.

The Library window lets you view and organize all of your bookmarks. To open the Bookmarks Library window: Click the menu button to open the menu panel. Click Bookmarks and then click the Manage bookmarks bar at the bottom.

By default, the bookmarks you make will be located in the Other 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.

See these articles for details on how to manage a giant list of bookmarks:

• Sort your bookmarks to quickly find the ones you want
• Use bookmark folders to organize your bookmarks
• How do I delete a bookmark?

While you are in the Library window you can drag bookmarks into other folders, such as the Bookmarks Menu folder. Those bookmarks will then appear in the Firefox Sidebar, toolbar button and Menu bar Bookmarks menu. Bookmarks in the Bookmarks Toolbar folder will appear in the Bookmarks Toolbar, if it's turned on.

How do I turn on the Bookmarks Toolbar?

The Bookmarks Toolbar is a handy place to add your favorite bookmarks. If you want to use the Bookmarks Toolbar, you can turn it on like this:

Tips and tricks

Want to easily find a bookmarked page? Just start typing its name in the address bar. As you type, a list of web pages that you've bookmarked, tagged and visited will appear. Bookmarked pages will have a star next to them. All you have to do is click one of the pages and you'll be taken there instantly. To learn more, see Address bar autocomplete suggestions in Firefox.

Here are more articles to help you get the most out of your bookmarks:

• Share bookmarks, tabs and more with another computer or mobile device: see How do I set up Sync on my computer?
• Switching between different browsers? These article will help you take your bookmarks with you:
  • Import data from another browser
  • Restore bookmarks from backup or move them to another computer