A bookmark saves you from retyping or re-searching for the same website every time. This guide covers saving a page, organizing bookmarks into folders, and finding them again, in any browser.
Save and organize bookmarks, step by step
!Keep typing the same website address?
Save it once as a bookmark, and it’s one click away forever.
1Save a page
Click the star icon at the right end of the address bar.
2Organize into folders
Right-click a bookmark, and move it into a folder, like Recipes or Work.
3Find them again
Open the bookmarks bar or menu anytime to jump straight back.
A few tips
- Sign in to sync across devices — Your phone, laptop, and tablet can all share the same bookmarks
- Clean out old ones now and then — A bookmark you never use is just clutter
- Keep the bookmarks bar for favorites only — Your most-used handful of sites, not everything you’ve ever saved
Recap: bookmarks and favorites
- Click the star to save a page
- Right click to move it into a folder
- Open the bookmarks bar or menu to find it again
- Sign in to sync bookmarks across devices
- Need help organizing yours? Call Naples Computers
Printable quick guide
Frequently asked questions
How do I save a website as a bookmark?
Click the star icon at the right end of the address bar while on the page. A filled-in star means it’s saved.
How do I organize my bookmarks into folders?
Right click a saved bookmark and choose to move it into a folder, grouping related sites together instead of one long list.
Can my bookmarks follow me to another device?
Yes, if you sign in to your browser with the same account on each device, your bookmarks sync automatically.
What’s the difference between bookmarks and favorites?
They’re the same idea under different names, Chrome and Safari call them bookmarks, Microsoft Edge calls them favorites.
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Source: Save and organize bookmarks (Google Chrome Help)