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My search bar no longer pools from my bookmarks for suggestions. How do I turn it back on?

BassieJay
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I have a huge amount of bookmarks. Usually I can start typing into the search bar and it suggests things from my bookmarks. After the last update I haven't been able to search my bookmarks without opening the bookmark window/side bar. When I type "*" before the item I'm searching for, it just brings up the entire bookmark list in chronological order. My question is: how do I turn that back on? If it's a feature that is no longer available... is there an add-on somewhere? (I used that feature quite a bit and it saved me a few extra steps)

Thanks, Jay

I have a huge amount of bookmarks. Usually I can start typing into the search bar and it suggests things from my bookmarks. After the last update I haven't been able to search my bookmarks without opening the bookmark window/side bar. When I type "*" before the item I'm searching for, it just brings up the entire bookmark list in chronological order. My question is: how do I turn that back on? If it's a feature that is no longer available... is there an add-on somewhere? (I used that feature quite a bit and it saved me a few extra steps) Thanks, Jay

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Hmm, this should still work. However, the priority may have changed. I notice history sites seem to be coming up higher than many bookmarks.

To make sure Bookmarks are still enabled for the address bar autocomplete drop-down, could you check your Options (either):

  • "3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Options > Privacy
  • type or paste about:preferences#privacy in the address bar and press Enter

In the Location Bar section at the bottom, please confirm that "Bookmarks" is still checked.

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Hmm, this should still work. However, the priority may have changed. I notice history sites seem to be coming up higher than many bookmarks.

To make sure Bookmarks are still enabled for the address bar autocomplete drop-down, could you check your Options (either):

  • "3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Options > Privacy
  • type or paste about:preferences#privacy in the address bar and press Enter

In the Location Bar section at the bottom, please confirm that "Bookmarks" is still checked.