Windows 10 reached EOS (end of support) on October 14, 2025. For more information, see this article.

Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help.

Why does one of my bookmarks open in the sidebar and how can I fix it?

pstow
pstow
more options

One of my bookmark websites always opens in the sidebar. Why? and how can I fix it?

One of my bookmark websites always opens in the sidebar. Why? and how can I fix it?

Chosen solution

Opening in the Sidebar is the default action for bookmarks that are created via a "Bookmark this Page" link or button on a website. Make sure you use the many "Bookmark this Page" methods that are in Firefox instead.

Right-click that bookmark and select Properties, then un-check the preference for Load this bookmark in the sidebar, and then click Save.

Read this answer in context 👍 10

All Replies (3)

the-edmeister
the-edmeister
more options

Chosen Solution

Opening in the Sidebar is the default action for bookmarks that are created via a "Bookmark this Page" link or button on a website. Make sure you use the many "Bookmark this Page" methods that are in Firefox instead.

Right-click that bookmark and select Properties, then un-check the preference for Load this bookmark in the sidebar, and then click Save.

pstow
pstow Question owner
more options

Thank you!

Peter Albrecht
Peter Albrecht
more options

Thank you - all replies and comments were concise and helpful and my problem is solved! I must make a note to investigate "Properties" whenever a strange issue pops up.