How to Bookmark and Access Bookmarks in Firefox Computer

One of the most vital features of any web browser is the bookmarks feature. It helps you save web pages, so you do not have to go through the hassle of searching for the web address again. You head onto your Firefox bookmarks, find your saved web page, and load it.

A while back, my younger sister was having trouble going back to her favorite website repeatedly since she kept forgetting the URL. I helped her discover the Firefox bookmarks feature.

So how does one bookmark a web page or access their bookmarks on Mozilla Firefox? We are here to answer that question.

There are two methods we shall look at on how to save Firefox bookmarks. We shall also explore how to import bookmarks from other browsers or your backup location, how to access these Firefox bookmarks, and how to manage them. Let’s get straight into it how to bookmark in Firefox —

Contents

Bookmark a Webpage

Here, we shall look at how to save a web page using the address and how to use a keyboard shortcut to save a web page.

Follow these steps to save a web page from the address bar:

Click the Star next to the web link on the address bar to save the current page as a bookmark.
By default, new bookmarks are saved to the Other Bookmarks folder. You can choose a different name or folder for this bookmark in the menu that pops up.
Click the Folder drop-down menu, then select Choose to select a different folder for the bookmark.
Click Done.

This way, your page will be saved as a Firefox bookmark and available anytime.

Secondly, using a Firefox keyboard shortcut;

Press Ctrl + D on your keyboard if you are using a PC or Cmd + D if you’re using a Mac.
By default, new bookmarks are saved to the Other Bookmarks folder. You can choose a different name or folder for this bookmark in the menu that pops up.
Click the Folder drop-down menu, then select Choose to select a different folder for the bookmark.
Click Done.

Your preferred web page will be saved as a bookmark on the browser for later access.

Import Bookmarks

You can also import the bookmarks you saved on another browser to Mozilla Firefox. This way, you do not have to go through all the hassle of keeping each web page as a bookmark.

Follow these steps on how to import bookmarks to Firefox:

Click the Bookmarks button with a library icon, then select Show All Bookmarks.
The Bookmarks Library will appear in a new tab.
Select Import and Backup.
Click Import Data from Another Browser.

The Import Wizard will appear in a new tab. Follow the instructions and select the items you want to import. The imported Firefox bookmarks will appear in the Bookmarks Menu folder.

Access Bookmarks

Now that you have saved the Firefox bookmarks, how do you access them? There are many ways this can be achieved. Let’s look at these alternatives.

Using the address bar: Once you start typing anything in the address bar, any bookmarks matching the text will appear with the star icon. Proceed to click on the bookmark of your choice to open it.
Using the bookmarks menu: Select the Library button and choose bookmarks to see your bookmarks. Select the bookmark of your choice and click on it to open it.
Using the bookmarks toolbar: The sites you frequently access are typically saved to the Bookmarks toolbar for quick access. Just check under the address bar to find out if the bookmark of your choice exists there—Double-click on it to open it if it is there.
You are using bookmark folders: If your bookmarks have been saved in folders according to a topic, head over to the bookmark folders and select the folder that contains your bookmark and open it.

Add Bookmarks Menu to the Toolbar

By default, the Bookmarks Menu button is not shown on the toolbar, but you can add it manually from the Library.

Click the Library button and then Bookmarks.
Select Bookmarking Tools.
Click Add Bookmarks Menu to Toolbar.
The Bookmarks Menu button Bookmark Menu icon (star on the tray) will now appear next to the Library button.

You can easily access your Firefox bookmark folders, among others.

Bottom Line: Manage Firefox Bookmarks

Type an address or search term into the search bar to search for a bookmark. Any bookmarks matching the search will appear.

In summary, to bookmark a web page, you can use the address bar, a keyboard shortcut, or import bookmarks from another browser. All these steps have been explained in detail above.

I prefer using the address bar because it is straight to the point and saves me a lot of time. Also, I have explained four ways to access the web pages you have bookmarked. I taught my sister all these methods and how to use the Firefox bookmarks well.

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