Using bookmarks and favorites

Firefox bookmarks

To add a bookmark, go to the Bookmarks menu and select Bookmark this Page. The Create in box lets you decide where to place your bookmark. If you create it in Bookmarks, it will appear at the bottom of your bookmark list. To get a list of your folders, click the arrow to the right of the Create in box. To create a new folder, click the New Folder button at the bottom of the window.

To arrange your bookmarks, select Manage Bookmarks from the Bookmarks menu. You can create, rename, delete and move bookmarks with the buttons at the top or drag bookmarks to new locations. You can create new folders and add separators. With the Properties menu, you can add keywords or descriptions to your bookmarks. The Bookmarks Manager toolbar at the top has a View menu that allows you to view temporarily your booksmarks by name, keyword or other characteristics. This does not affect the normal order of your bookmarks.

If you want to copy your bookmarks to move them to another computer, you need to export them. Open the Bookmark Manager and select Export from the File menu. You can import them on another computer using the same menu.

Internet Explorer Favorites

Add a favorite by selecting Add to Favorites from the Favorites menu. The Windows version allows you to specify its location and to specify if you want the page available offline.

Editing favorites works differently on PCs and Macs. On the Mac, clicking on Organize Favorites will bring up a list of your favorites and their URLs. You can edit, rename, move or delete favorites in this window. If you click on an individual favorite and select Get Info from the File menu, you can schedule checks for updates to the site or download it for offline browsing.

To import or export favorites on the Mac, go to Organize Favorites, then choose Import Favorites or Export Favorites from the File menu.

On the PC, opening Organize Favorites gives you a list of your favorites and buttons to move, rename and delete favorites and to create folders. You can also drag a favorite to a new location.

If you want your favorites to display in alphabetical order, right click on your Favorites and select Sort by Name.

To import or export your favorites on the PC, select Import and Export from the File menu. This starts the Import/Export Wizard, which will allow you to import or export favorites or import Netscape bookmarks.