How to manage favorites on Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge includes everything you need to manage and sync your favorites, and here’s how to complete this task.
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Microsoft Edge, like its predecessor, also includes support to store and sync favorites (known as bookmarks on other browsers), which is a convenient way to save links to websites you visit frequently. OnWindows 10and macOS, the browser not only allows you to save favorites, but it also includes settings to manage them for a more organized experience browsing the web.
In this Windows 10 guide, we will walk you through the basics to add, import, edit, and manage favorites settings on Microsoft Edge so you can get everything all set up on yourgreat desktop computerorWindows laptop.
How to save websites as favorites on Microsoft Edge
To save favorites on Microsoft Edge, follow these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the website will be saved in your list and sync across devices if signed in with a Microsoft account.
Alternatively, you can create a new favorite by clicking theFavorites(star) button (Ctrl + Shift + Okeyboard shortcut) in the address bar, clicking theFavorites options(three-dotted) option, and selecting theAdd current tab to favoritesbutton.
While in the Favorites flyout, you can also click the three-dotted button and select theAdd all tabs to favoritesoption to save all the current links.
How to access favorites under address bar on Microsoft Edge
To show the favorites under the address bar, use these steps:
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After you complete the steps, the favorites bar will appear below the Microsoft Edge address bar.
Alternatively, you can show and hide the favorites bar quickly using theCtrl + Shift + Bkeyboard shortcut. Or you can click theFavorites(star) button (Ctrl + Shift + Okeyboard shortcut) in the address bar, then click the three-dotted button and select theShow favorites baroption.
Show favorite button in address bar
If the Microsoft Edge favorites button is missing, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the button to access the favorites menu with all your links and the option to manage your list will appear next to the address bar.
How to import and export favorites from file on Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge also allows you to import favorites from a file and export saved links to an HTML file.
Import favorites from file
To import favorites from a file, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the favorites (bookmarks) will import into your browser.
You can also access the settings to import bookmarks by clicking theFavorites(star) button (Ctrl + Shift + Okeyboard shortcut) in the address bar or opening theSettings and moremenu, selecting theFavoritesoption, clicking theFavorites(three-dotted) option, and selecting theImport favoritesoption.
Export favorites to file
To export Microsoft Edge favorites to a file, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, all your favorites will export to an HTML file that you can save as a backup and import it to the same or different browser.
You can also access the settings to import bookmarks by clicking theFavorites(star) button (Ctrl + Shift + Okeyboard shortcut) in the address bar or opening theSettings and moremenu, selecting theFavoritesoption, clicking theFavorites(three-dotted) option, and selecting theExport favoritesoption.
If you’re trying to transfer your collection of links to another computer, it is best to enable and configure the sync feature on Microsoft Edge (see steps below).
How to enable favorites sync on Microsoft Edge
Connecting the browser with a Microsoft account allows you to keep a backup of your links in the cloud and quickly access your favorite websites from any device.
To enable or disable sync for favorites on Microsoft Edge, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, favorites stored on the browser will sync to the cloud and across devices, depending on your configuration.
How to manage favorites on Microsoft Edge
Using the managment tool, you can organize various other aspects of your saved links. For instance, you can create new favorites, edit old ones, hide labels, and delete favorites and folders manually. You can even remove duplicate bookmarks.
Create favorites or folders
To create a new favorite manually or folder to organize your links, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the new folder or link will be added to the list.
If you created the item in the wrong section, you can always drag and drop it in the favorite bar or any other folder.
Remove favorites or folders
To delete a favorite or folder on Microsoft Edge, use these steps:
Alternatively, you can always right-click the folder or favorite anywhere in the browser and select theDeleteoption.
Edit favorites or folders
To modify a favorite or folder on Edge, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the item will be saved with the new changes. You can also edit items by right-clicking a link or folder and selecting theEditoption.
Remove duplicate favorites
To remove duplicate items on your list of links, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, duplicate favorites and folders will be removed, and the changes will sync across devices if sync is enabled.
Hide labels for favorites and folders
It is also possible to hide the name of a favorite or folder in the favorites bar to fit even more links.
We are focusing this guide on Windows 10, but the steps should also work for older versions of Windows and macOS.
More Windows 10 resources
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
