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In this article we will discuss about how to Organize Bookmarks in Chrome, Firefox and Safari. When you know where to find them, bookmarks are a great way to save web pages for later use. But a lot of people who use the internet have found that they have too many bookmarks because they save things and then forget about them for a long time.
If you have a lot of bookmarks, you might want to put them in order so that you can find what you need quickly. We will show you how to use Google Chrome’s bookmarks. When you find a website you want to go back to later, you can create a bookmark, which is a link to that site. Most bookmarks are too many.
Putting them in folders is one way to get and keep track of them. Adding and editing bookmarks is easier if you set up folders before you start, but you can always get organized later.
How to Organize Bookmarks in Chrome
Delete Unnecessary Bookmarks
Every time you do a big cleanout, you always start by getting rid of things you don’t need anymore. You can also go to the official Chrome support site to know more information about this. In the same way, it’s best to get rid of old and useless bookmarks. To delete a bookmark:
- Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner
- Click on Bookmarks.
- Right-click on the ones you don’t want anymore and select Delete.
- If you have a Bookmarks bar, again right-click on the desired bookmark and click Delete. Now, we can move on to other ways to organize bookmarks in Chrome.
Create a Folder for Each Category
Creating and managing folders is the best way to keep Chrome bookmarks in order. Before we even look at the bookmarks, we think it would be best to make a new folder for each category.
You can make categories like “Study,” “Work,” “Fashion Inspo,” “Cooking,” “Books,” and more based on what you like. You can also delete the folders you no longer want while you’re there.
On PC
- Hold Ctrl + Shift + O keys at once to open Bookmark Manager. If you’re on Mac, press Command + Shift + O.
- You can view all your existing folders on this page.
- Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner.
- Click on Add new folder. You can name it based on the category you want.
- Alternatively, you can also right-click on your bookmarks bar and click on Add folder. Similarly, you can also make a sub-folder within the main Category folder.
- Click on your desired folder on the Bookmarks Manager page and then click on the three dots in the upper-right corner. Click on Add new folder.
On iPhone
- Open Google Chrome Browser.
- Tap on Bookmarks in the homepage.
- At the bottom of the list, tap on New Folder.
- Tap on Done.
On Android
- Open Chrome and tap on the three dots in the upper-right corner.
- Tap on Bookmarks.
- Select your desired bookmark.
- Tap on Move to.
- Tap on New folder.
How to Organize Bookmarks in Firefox
Add the Bookmarks Menu Button to the Toolbar
- If you want quick access to bookmarking tools, add the Bookmarks Menu button to the toolbar.
- Click the library icon, go to Bookmarks > Bookmarking Tools, and then select Add Bookmarks Menu to Toolbar.
- The Bookmarks Menu icon (a star on a tray) button is displayed next to the library icon.
- To remove the Bookmarks Menu button from the toolbar, go back to Bookmarks > Bookmarking Tools and select Remove Bookmarks Menu from Toolbar on the Bookmarking Tools menu.
Rename and Edit a Bookmark
- You can rename a bookmark and change its location and tags using the star icon on the address bar.
- First, visit the bookmarked site. Then, click the blue star icon to open the Edit This Bookmark popup dialog box. This dialog box is just like the New Bookmark dialog box. You can change the Name, the Folder where the bookmark is stored, and the Tags assigned to the bookmark.
- To change the URL for the bookmark, see the next section.
- Click Done once you’ve made your changes.
Create a New Folder on the Bookmarks Bar
- To add a new folder directly on the Bookmarks bar, right-click on the bar and select New Folder.
- On the New Folder dialog box, enter a Name for the folder and click Add.
- Firefox adds the folder on the right end of the Bookmarks bar, but you can drag it to any other location on the bar.
How to Organize Bookmarks in Safari
Add a bookmark on iPhone and iPad
- Click either the Sharing button from the bottom and pick Add Bookmark.
- Select a location, then adjust the name of the page and give it a description if you like.
- Tap Save.
Edit a bookmark on iPhone and iPad
- Select the Bookmarks icon from the bottom and make sure you’re in the bookmarks section.
- Choose Edit.
- Select the bookmark you want to edit.
- Change the name, link, or location of the bookmark and tap done.
- If you’re finished editing bookmarks, tap Done on the Bookmarks screen.
Add a bookmark on Mac
- Click either the Sharing button from the toolbar or Bookmarks from the menu bar and pick Add Bookmark.
- Select a location, then adjust the name of the page and give it a description if you like.
- Click Add.
Edit or Delete a bookmark on Mac
- Click Bookmarks from the menu bar and select Edit Bookmarks.
- Either right-click or hold Control and click the bookmark you want to edit or delete.
- Select an option from the context menu.
- For editing, you can rename or change the address. After you finish your edit, hit the Enter key.
- For deleting, you can choose Delete from the context menu. You can also simply select the bookmark and hit your Delete key.
FAQ
How do I declutter my bookmarks?
To delete a bookmark or folder, you can right-click it and choose “Delete,” or you can left-click it and press the Delete key on your keyboard. Hold down the Ctrl key as you left-click on the bookmarks you want to select.
How do I sort bookmarks in Chrome mobile?
How do I move my bookmarks around on my Android mobile? Go to your browser, click on the three dots in the upper right corner, and then click on bookmarks. You can then move them around on your phone. Once you change that order, it will show up that way. Thanks!
Why is it a good idea to organize bookmarks in folders?
Bookmarks can be kept in order with the help of folders. Also, you can only put a certain number of bookmarks on the bookmark bar. Having a folder lets you put a lot of your bookmarks on the bar so that you can get to them quickly.