If you already switched to the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, you can use this guide to manage your favorites.
The Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, similar to the legacy experience. It includes support for favorites (also known as bookmarks on any other browser), which is a convenient way to save those websites you visit frequently.
On Windows 10 and macOS, the Edge browser not only allows you to save favorites, but it also includes settings to manage them for a more organized experience.
In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the basic steps to adding, importing, editing, and managing favorites settings on the new version of Microsoft Edge.
- How to save websites as favorites on Microsoft Edge
- How to show favorites under address bar on Microsoft Edge
- How to import and export favorites from file on Microsoft Edge
- How to enable or disable favorites sync on Microsoft Edge
- How to manage favorites on Microsoft Edge
How to save websites as favorites on Microsoft Edge
To save favorites on Chromium Edge, use these steps:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Navigate to a web page.
Click the Star button within the address bar.
Quick tip: You can also use the Ctrl + D keyboard shortcut to open the experience to create a new favorite.
- (Optional) Specify a new (and shorter) name for the link.
Use the Folder menu to select the location to save the website. (Use the Favorite bar option if you want the link to appear in that section.)
- Click the Done button.
Once you complete the steps, the link will be saved in your favorites list and sync across devices if you're using a profile signed in with a Microsoft account.
Alternatively, you can also create a new favorite opening the Settings and more menu, selecting the Favorites submenu, and clicking on Add this page to favorites option.
How to show favorites under address bar on Microsoft Edge
To show the favorites under the address bar, use these steps:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button from the top-right.
- Select the Favorites submenu.
Select the Show favorites bar submenu and choose the Always or Only on new tabs option.
Quick tip: You can also use the Ctrl + Shift + B keyboard shortcut to quickly show or hide the bar.
After you complete the steps, the favorites bar will appear immediately below the address bar.
Showing favorites button
If the favorites button is missing from the address bar section, use these steps:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button from the top-right.
Select the Favorites submenu and choose the Show favorites button in the toolbar option.
Once you complete the steps, the button to access the favorites menu with all your links and option to manage your list will appear next to the address bar.
How to import and export favorites from file on Microsoft Edge
The Chromium version of Microsoft Edge for Windows and macOS also allows you to import favorites from a file as well as export saved links to an HTML file.
Importing favorites from file
To import favorites from a file that you have exported from another browser, use these steps:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button from the top-right.
Select the Favorites submenu and choose the Manage favorites option.
Click the Import favorites option.
Use the "Import from" menu and select the Favorites or bookmarks HTML file option.
- Check the Favorites or bookmarks option.
- Click the Choose file button.
Select the file with bookmarks.
- Click the Open button.
- Click the Done button.
After you complete the steps, the favorites (bookmarks) will import into your browser.
Exporting favorites to file
To export Microsoft Edge favorites to a file, use these steps:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button from the top-right.
Select the Favorites submenu and choose the Manage favorites option.
Click the Export favorites option.
- Select a folder location.
- Specify a descriptive name.
- Click the Save button.
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 another browser.
How to enable or disable favorites sync on Microsoft Edge
Connecting Microsoft Edge with a Microsoft account allows you to keep a backup in the cloud and quickly access your favorite websites from any device.
To enable or disable sync for favorites on Microsoft Edge Chromium, use these steps:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button from the top-right.
- Click the Settings option.
- Click on Profiles.
Under the "Your profile" section, click the Sync option.
Click the Turn on sync button (if applicable).
- Click the Confirm button.
Turn on or off the Favorites toggle switch to enable or disable syncing for your links.
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
In addition to all the tools, the new web browser includes several settings to manage your favorite list.
Creating a favorite or folder
To create a new favorite manually or folder to organize your links, use these steps:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button from the top-right.
Select the Favorites submenu and choose the Manage favorites option.
Click the Add favorite or Add folder option.
Complete the required information.
- Click the Save button.
Once you complete the steps, the new folder or link will be added to the favorite list.
If you created the item in the wrong section, you can always drag and drop the item in the Favorite bar or any other folder.
Removing favorite or folder
To delete a favorite or folder on Microsoft Edge, use these steps:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button from the top-right.
Select the Favorites submenu and choose the Manage favorites option.
- Select the item.
Click the Delete button.
Alternatively, you can always right-click the folder or favorite anywhere in the browser, and select the Delete option.
Editing favorite or folder
To modify a favorite or folder on Chromium Edge, use these steps:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button from the top-right.
Select the Favorites submenu and choose the Manage favorites option.
Right-click the item and select the Edit (or Rename in the folder case) option.
Complete the changes.
- Click the Save button.
After you complete the steps, the item will save with the new changes.
Hiding labels for favorites and folders
It's also possible to hide the name of a favorite or folder in the favorites bar to fit even more links.
To hide or show the name of the favorite or folder, right-click the item from the address bar, and click the Show icon only option. To display the label again, right-click the item, and click the Show icon only option to clear the setting.
We're focusing this guide on Windows 10, but the steps should also work for older versions of Windows and macOS.
More Windows 10 resources
For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10, visit the following resources:
If you already switched to the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, you can use this guide to manage your favorites.
The Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, similar to the legacy experience. It includes support for favorites (also known as bookmarks on any other browser), which is a convenient way to save those websites you visit frequently.
On Windows 10 and macOS, the Edge browser not only allows you to save favorites, but it also includes settings to manage them for a more organized experience.
In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the basic steps to adding, importing, editing, and managing favorites settings on the new version of Microsoft Edge.
How to save websites as favorites on Microsoft Edge
How to show favorites under address bar on Microsoft Edge
How to import and export favorites from file on Microsoft Edge
How to enable or disable favorites sync on Microsoft Edge
How to manage favorites on Microsoft Edge
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