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Bookmarks are links to web pages that make it easy to get back to your favorite places. Learn the basics of making and managing bookmarks.

'''Bookmarks''' {for win}(called '''favorites''' in {for win10}Microsoft Edge and {/for}Internet Explorer) {/for}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. __TOC__ =How do I bookmark a page?= To bookmark a page, just click the star in the address bar. [[Image:Fx57bookmark-star]] 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:''' #Click on the Page actions (3-dot) menu. #;[[Image:Fx57BookmarkStar-AddToAdressBar]] #[[T:contextmenu]] the {menu Bookmark this Page} entry. #Click on {menu Add to Address Bar}. {for not fx64}{note}'''Tip:''' Want to bookmark all of your open tabs at once? [[T:contextmenu]] on any of the tabs and select {menu Bookmark All Tabs…} from the context menu. Give the new bookmarks folder a name and choose which folder to store it in. Click {button Add Bookmarks} to finish.{/note}{/for} {for fx64}{note}'''Tip:''' Want to bookmark all open tabs at once? [[T:contextmenu]] on any of the tabs, click {menu Select All Tabs} from the context menu, then {for win,linux}right-click{/for}{for mac}control-click{/for} on any tab and select {menu Bookmark Tabs…}.{/note}{/for} =How do I change the name or location of a bookmark?= #To edit the details of your bookmark, click the star a second time to open the '''Edit This Bookmark''' dialog box. #;{for not fx63}[[Image:bookmark edit 62]]{/for}{for fx63}[[Image:edit bookmark 63]]{/for} #* 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 {menu 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]]. #When you are finished editing, click {button Done} to close the box. {for fx63}If you don't want to see this editor when saving a bookmark, remove the checkmark from ''Show editor when saving.''{/for} =How do I find my bookmarks?= To find a page that you've bookmarked, 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. Simply click one of the pages and you'll be taken there instantly. To learn more, see [[Search your bookmarks, history and tabs with the Awesome Bar]]. You can view and access all of your bookmarks from the [[Use the Firefox Sidebar to access bookmarks, history and synced tabs|Firefox Sidebar]]{for win,linux}, the [[#w_how-do-i-add-the-bookmarks-menu-button-to-the-toolbar|Bookmarks Menu button on the toolbar]], if you added it, {/for} and from the Menu bar {menu Bookmarks} menu{for win,linux}, if the [[Restore the Menu bar in Firefox|Menu bar]] is enabled{/for}. =How do I organize my bookmarks?= The Library window lets you view and organize all of your bookmarks. To open the Bookmarks Library window: [[Template:OpenBookmarksLibrary]] {note}'''Note:''' You can also use a [[Keyboard shortcuts - Perform common Firefox tasks quickly#w_bookmarks|keyboard shortcut]] to quickly open your Bookmarks Library. {/note} 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. [[Image:Fx63Library-OtherBookmarks]] 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 and Menu bar{for win, linux} or toolbar{/for} Bookmarks menu. Bookmarks in the '''Bookmarks Toolbar''' folder will appear in the [[Bookmarks Toolbar - Display your favorite websites at the top of the Firefox window|Bookmarks Toolbar]], if it's turned on. {for win, linux} =How do I add the Bookmarks Menu button to the toolbar?= The Bookmarks Menu button is not shown by default but you can add it to the toolbar using the Library button: #Click the Library button [[Image:57 library icon]], then click {menu Bookmarks}. #Click {menu Bookmarking Tools}. #Click {menu Add Bookmarks Menu to Toolbar}. The Bookmarks Menu button [[Image:Bookmark Menu icon (star on tray)]] should appear next to the Library button. [[Image:Add Bookmarks Menu button to Toolbar]] To remove the button, repeat the steps above and, after clicking {menu Bookmarking Tools}, click {menu Remove Bookmarks Menu from Toolbar}. {/for} =How do I turn on the Bookmarks Toolbar?= The [[Bookmarks Toolbar - Display your favorite websites at the top of the Firefox window|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: {for win,linux} #Click the menu button [[Image:Fx57Menu]] and choose {button Customize}. #Click the {menu Toolbars} dropdown menu at the bottom of the screen and select {menu Bookmarks Toolbar}. #Click the {button Done} button when you're finished. {/for} {for mac} *Click the {menu View} menu at the top of the screen, go down to {menu Toolbars} and select {menu Bookmarks Toolbar}. {/for} =Other tips and tricks= Here are more articles to help you get the most out of your bookmarks: *[[Bookmark Tags - Categorize bookmarks to make them easy to find]] *'''Share bookmarks, tabs and more with another computer or mobile device:''' see [[How do I set up Firefox Sync?]] *'''Switching between different browsers? These article will help you take your bookmarks with you:''' ** [[Import Bookmarks and personal data from another browser]] ** [[Back up your bookmarks or move them to another computer]]