Recent answers to How do I sort Bookmarks?https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/8887412011-10-23T09:31:44-07:00SortPlaces doesn't seem to have the ability to rearrange bookmarks manually. I've sent an email to t2011-10-23T09:31:44-07:00Shaneghttps://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/888741#answer-264933<p>SortPlaces doesn't seem to have the ability to rearrange bookmarks manually. I've sent an email to the developer.
</p><p>Shane.
</p>Try this extension:
SortPlaces: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/sortplaces/
2011-10-23T08:00:01-07:00cor-elhttps://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/888741#answer-264873<p>Try this extension:
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<ul><li> SortPlaces: <a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/sortplaces/" rel="nofollow">https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/sortplaces/</a>
</li></ul>I've exported and re-imported the bookmarks, and I've also deleted places.sqlite*, but neither has d2011-10-23T07:50:31-07:00Shaneghttps://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/888741#answer-264863<p>I've exported and re-imported the bookmarks, and I've also deleted places.sqlite*, but neither has done any good.
</p><p>Does Firefox even allow sorting of Bookmarks?
</p><p>Shane.
</p>Did you check for problems with places.sqlite?
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_tool2011-10-22T19:11:08-07:00cor-elhttps://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/888741#answer-264597<p>Did you check for problems with places.sqlite?
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<ul><li><a href="http://kb.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_toolbar_buttons_not_working_-_Firefox" rel="nofollow">http://kb.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_toolbar_buttons_not_working_-_Firefox</a>
</li><li><a href="https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Bookmarks+not+saved#w_places-database-file" rel="nofollow">https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Bookmarks+not+saved#w_places-database-file</a>
</li></ul>I tried cutting and pasting in the Library window, but it doesn't work either. I'm starting to think2011-10-22T06:28:59-07:00Shaneghttps://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/888741#answer-264432<p>I tried cutting and pasting in the Library window, but it doesn't work either. I'm starting to think that this is a bug in Firefox.
</p><p>Shane.
</p>That is only the case if you use the Views menu (the name says it) or click column headers to do the2011-10-21T20:36:57-07:00cor-elhttps://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/888741#answer-264228<p>That is only the case if you use the Views menu (the name says it) or click column headers to do the sorting. If you use the right-click context menu just like you do in the sidebar then the bookmarks will be sorted permanently.
</p>I'm doing the sorting in the Bookmarks Sidebar.
The Knowledge Base document says that "The sort orde2011-10-21T16:15:23-07:00Shaneghttps://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/888741#answer-264192<p>I'm doing the sorting in the Bookmarks Sidebar.
</p><p>The <a href="http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Sorting%20bookmarks" rel="nofollow">Knowledge Base</a> document says that "The sort order in the Library window is for viewing purposes only, and will not be reflected in the Bookmarks sidebar or Bookmarks menu".
</p><p>Shane.
</p>Where are you doing the sorting?
It should work in the Bookmarks Manager (Library)
Bookmarks > 2011-10-21T15:39:41-07:00cor-elhttps://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/888741#answer-264176<p>Where are you doing the sorting?
</p><p>It should work in the Bookmarks Manager (Library)
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<ul><li> Bookmarks &gt; Show All Bookmarks
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<p>A possible cause is a problem with the file places.sqlite that stores the bookmarks and the history.
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<ul><li><a href="http://kb.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_toolbar_buttons_not_working_-_Firefox" rel="nofollow">http://kb.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_toolbar_buttons_not_working_-_Firefox</a>
</li><li><a href="https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Bookmarks+not+saved#w_places-database-file" rel="nofollow">https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Bookmarks+not+saved#w_places-database-file</a>
</li></ul>Doesn't work. Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Shane.
2011-10-21T14:43:55-07:00Shaneghttps://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/888741#answer-264165<p>Doesn't work. Any other ideas?
</p><p>Thanks,
Shane.
</p>Try to use Cut & Paste if dragging doesn't work.
2011-10-21T13:46:02-07:00cor-elhttps://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/888741#answer-264123<p>Try to use Cut &amp; Paste if dragging doesn't work.
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