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How to add bookmarks for your favorite websites to the macOS Dock

As online denizens know, web browsers are the primary tool for getting things done online, and they have various ways to make it easy for users to get what they need. Sites that are visited on a regular basis can appear on a browser's "frequently visited" listings on the default landing page, or a bookmark could be added to a toolbar or the favorites list for later access.

These are all perfectly legitimate and well-used methods to easily get to places the user is familiar with, and while these can get users to a site quickly, it is possible to open a site in a slightly quicker fashion.

Adding a bookmark to the Dock can automatically open the user's browser of choice to a specific website, all with a single click. It is quite simple to set this up, and can even be expanded to effectively create a favorites list right on the Dock.

Producing Webloc files

The core of this process is the creation of Webloc files, a macOS shortcut that is generated when the website URL or icon is dragged from the browser to the desktop or within a folder. Webloc files are a bookmark independent of the browser, which basically tells macOS a website address to visit in a browser once opened.

Webloc files are effectively the same as .URL files, as created by some apps and tending to exist more in Windows than macOS. They are functionally similar, but Webloc files are Mac-specific.

To create a Webloc file, open up the website address you want to use in your choice of browser. This example centers around usage of Safari, Chrome, and Firefox, but the process will be similar for other browsers.

In Safari, click the small icon next to the website address, and drag it onto the desktop. This will automatically create the Webloc file, using the same name as the page title.

In Chrome, click the URL to highlight the entire address, and drag the URL to the desktop. Rather than the page title, Chrome names the file using the URL.

In Firefox, click and drag the "i" icon next to the URL to the desktop . Firefox is similar to Safari in naming the file after the page title.

Before proceeding further, it is advised to rename the Webloc file to whatever you want the link to be called. The name of the website itself is usually the best choice here.

Right-click the file and select Rename . Type in your preferred title for the file, then click anywhere else on the desktop to finish.

Test the link works by double-clicking it, just as you would to open any other file. If it is working correctly, the default browser will launch and load the website, or if it is already running, load the site in a new tab.

Adding links to the Dock

There are two ways we are adding the links to the Dock: Individually and as a group.

To add a single link, simply drag it onto the Dock , on the right-hand side of the separator line. Remember to click it to confirm it is still functioning as expected.

If you add multiple single links to the dock, it may be worth customizing each icon to make them more easily recognizable.

For those who want to add a lot of bookmarks to the Dock, the best option is to take advantage of Stacks .

Create a folder elsewhere on the Mac than the desktop, such as in the Documents folder, and give it an appropriate name like Dock Bookmarks. Instead of dragging individual bookmarks, drag the entire folder down onto the Dock.

It will act just as other user-produced stacks, including the same view options changing how they are displayed.

Removing from the Dock

Getting rid of the bookmarks or the stacked folder version works in the same way as taking anything else off the Dock. Simply click and drag it off the Dock onto the desktop until a Remove notification appears, then release.

This only affects the instance of the link on the Dock, and not the Webloc file itself. The bookmark files remain intact wherever you store them on the Mac.

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Did you know you can drag and drop browser links to your desktop.

Crate a quick shortcut to your favorite website.

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Create a web shortcut using chrome, edge, and firefox, create a web shortcut using safari on mac.

In at least four major browsers---Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari---on Windows, Mac, and Linux, you can easily drag and drop a shortcut link to a website straight to your desktop. Here's how to do it.

To create a desktop web shortcut, first open a Chrome, Edge, or Firefox browser window and navigate to the site you want to create a shortcut from. In the address bar at the top of the window, click and drag the padlock icon (located to the left of the address) out of the browser window and onto your desktop.

As soon as you click and drag, you'll see the title or address of the website beside your pointer. When you're hovering over the desktop, release your mouse button, and a shortcut icon will be created. To use the shortcut, double-click it at any time, and the site will open in your default browser .

This shortcut doesn't have to stay on your desktop either---you can move it to any folder on your PC.

Related: How to Create Desktop Shortcuts on Windows 10 the Easy Way

To make a desktop web shortcut on a Mac, first open a Safari browser window and navigate to the site you want to create a shortcut to.

In that window, hover your mouse cursor over the address bar at the top of the window, and a small plus ("+") icon will appear on the far left side. Click and drag the plus icon onto your desktop and release your mouse or trackpad button. A shortcut icon will appear.

After that, you can double-click the shortcut icon, and your default browser app will open and automatically load the website stored in the link.

By the way, this isn't the only drag-and-drop trick you can do with browsers. Most browsers also allow you to drag tabs between open windows of the same browser. Have fun---and happy browsing!

Related: PSA: You Can Drag Tabs Between Browser Windows Within Chrome (and Other Browsers)

How to Add, View, and Manage Favorites in Safari on a Mac

If you visit the same sites all the time, follow these tips to set up Favorites in Safari on your Mac.

While most of us know how to add websites to the Bookmarks folder in Safari, it's pretty easy to add too many, forcing you to scan through the list before you find the site you want to visit. Adding a few sites to Safari's Favorites list allows for faster access. Here's everything you need to know about how to use Favorites in Safari.

How to Add a Favorite in Safari

If visiting certain sites has become part of your regular browsing routine, you should consider adding them to your Favorites in Safari. Doing so lets you access the site with just a click. Here's how to favorite a website on your Mac's Safari browser:

Click the Add (+) Button

Say you're wondering how to add Google to Favorites in Safari. All you need to do is launch Safari, type google.com into the address bar, and once the page loads up, hover your cursor over the address bar until the Add (+) button appears. Then, long-click on it and choose Favorites from the dropdown.

Click the Share Button

You can also simply click the Share button at the top-right corner and choose Add Bookmark from the dropdown. Then, when you get a pop-up make sure Favorites is selected as the bookmarks folder. You can also rename the website and add a description.

Drag and Drop to the Favorites Bar

Let's say again that you want to make Google a favorite on Mac. Another easy way to do so is by directly dragging it to your Favorites Bar. To do this, be sure that the Favorites Bar appears in Safari by clicking View > Show Favorites Bar from the macOS menu bar .

Now, drag the URL from the address bar and drop it into the Favorites Bar right below. You'll see a green Add (+) button when you do this.

Drag and Drop to Safari's Start Page

Visit the desired website in Safari and open Safari's customizable Start Page by opening a new tab. Now, drag the website URL you want to favorite and hover it over the Start Page tab until it opens. Then, drop it under the Favorites section of the Start Page.

How to Favorite Several Tabs at Once

You can also bookmark several Safari tabs at once . If all your favorite sites are opened in Safari, go to the menu bar, click Bookmarks > Add Bookmarks for [X] Open Tabs (X indicates the number of open tabs).

Type in a name for the group and select Favorites. This saves the tab as a Favorites folder. Click it to open the tabs simultaneously.

Where to Find Your Safari Favorites on a Mac

There are many places within Safari where you can find the websites you've added to your Favorites.

In the Sidebar

Click the Sidebar icon at the top-left corner of the Safari window if it doesn't appear already. Then, click Bookmarks > Favorites from the sidebar to see all the sites you've added there.

In the Favorites Bar

You can also immediately find your Favorites in the Favorites bar. It appears right below the address bar, but if you can't see it, click View > Show Favorites Bar from the menu bar.

In the Smart Search Field

You can also see your Favorites when you click the Smart Search Field or address bar. However, note that you won't see it in a new tab or window. This method is great for accessing your Favorites when you're already on another webpage.

On the Start Page

To make it easier for you to access sites you often visit, Safari shows your Favorite whenever you launch the Start Page. If you can't see it, open a new tab to see the Start Page . Click the Options button in the bottom-right corner of the window, then check the Favorites option.

In New Windows

You can also set up your Favorites so that they automatically load on every new window you open. To do this, head to Safari > Settings . Click the General tab. For the dropdown next to New windows open with , choose Tabs for Favorites .

How to Manage Your Safari Favorites

Since the Favorites feature is supposed to make it easier for you to access your favorite sites, you can also organize your Favorites to make navigating through them much easier. Here's how to manage your Favorites:

• Arranging Favorites: Whether you're on the Start Page, Favorites bar, or Sidebar, just drag and drop Favorites to your preferred placement.
• Renaming Favorites: Control-click or two-finger tap a website, then select Rename . Alternatively, force-click or click-and-hold a website until it's highlighted to rename it.
• Remove Favorites: Just Control-click or two-finger tap a website and choose Delete from the context menu. Alternatively, select the website you want to remove, then drag it out of the Safari window. Ensure that you don't see any plus (+) icon appear, as this may just move the webpage somewhere else.
• Show a Different Bookmarks Folder: Technically, Favorites is just a different kind of Bookmarks folder. If you want Safari to show another folder, go to Safari > Settings , go to the General tab, then select another folder for the Favorites shows option.

Use Favorites to Get Around Safari Easily

Favorites in Safari is a ubiquitous feature, and you have several ways to access and manage this bookmarks folder. Make sure you make the most of it by customizing your Favorites folder to ensure easy and fast access to your most visited websites.

How to Create, View, Edit, and Restore Bookmarks in Safari on Mac

Bookmarks are shortcuts to your favorite web pages so that you can navigate to them in seconds. This article explains how you can create, view, edit, and restore your Bookmarks in Safari on your Mac.

Using Bookmarks is a great way to save and organize websites so you can easily visit them later. If Safari is enabled in iCloud Preferences on your Mac, Safari will use iCloud to synchronize your bookmarks across multiple devices. You can use iCloud.com to restore your bookmarks from an earlier version that was automatically archived in iCloud. In other words, this will let you recover your bookmarks you accidentally deleted.

See also: How to Import Chrome or Firefox Passwords to iCloud Keychain on Mac

How to Create a Bookmark

There are several ways to add a bookmark:

Use the Share button

• Launch Safari and open the desired website that you want to bookmark.
• Click the Share button in the toolbar.
• Click Add Bookmark. And a dialog box will appear saying “add this page to”.
• Choose a folder (you can create folders see the “how to manage bookmarks” section below). The default folder is Favorites. You can change its name and add a description.
• When you are done, click the blue Add button.

See also: Safari Top Sites Not Working On Mac, Fix

Use the Smart Search field

• With the wanted website open in Safari, move your mouse over the Smart Search field (this is the address field where you enter URLs), do not click yet.
• A circle (+) icon will appear at the left side of the field. Then click and hold this button.
• And choose Bookmarks.

Safari menu bar

If you use this met dog, you can add multiple bookmarks at once. Here is how:

• In Safari, open a website you want to bookmark. If you want to bookmark multiple sites, use tabs, and open more than one site.
• From the Safari menu bar, click Bookmarks.
• From the drop-down menu, select Add Bookmark or Add Bookmarks for These X Tabs. Then again you may add description etc and click Add.

See also: How To Change Default Search Engine in Safari (iOS and macOS)

This is arguably the easiest way. You can simply use the keyboard shortcut to add a bookmark. Here is how:

• Open the desired website in Safari.
• On your keyboard, press the Command-D keys together.
• This will open the Bookmark dialog. Select a folder and then click Add.

Now you may choose a method and then you may repeat this step for all your favorite sites.

See also: How To Manage Downloads In Safari On iPhone And iPad

How to view bookmarks

So you have added your desired websites to your bookmarks. Here is how you can find and view your bookmarks:

• In Safari, click the Sidebar button in the toolbar. And then click the Bookmarks tab. Or alternatively, click Bookmarks and choose Show Bookmarks.
• You will see all of your bookmarks and bookmark folders. You can click a bookmark to visit.
• You will see a search field at the top which you can use to search your bookmarks. If you do not see the search field, scroll down to open it.
• To close this sidebar, you can click the Sidebar icon again. Or you can choose the Hide Bookmarks option from Bookmarks.

Alternatively, you can view your Bookmarks by clicking the Bookmarks in the menu bar.

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How to manage bookmarks

You can manage your bookmarks. You can:

• edit, copy and delete your bookmarks or folders.
• edit a bookmark’s description
• create folders and organize your bookmarks.

Edit, rename or delete your bookmarks or folders

• In safari, open the bookmark sidebar by clicking the Sidebar icon and then clicking the Bookmark icon.
• Select a bookmark or bookmark folder to modify.
• Right-click (or control-click) the bookmark or folder.
• A menu will appear. Select one of the options: Rename, Edit Address (this will let you change the URL address of the bookmark), Copy, and Delete.

Edit description

If you want to change a bookmarks description, you can do that as well:

• In Safari, open the Bookmark sidebar and then double-click a folder where the bookmark you want to change its description is located. If you have not created a bookmark, then double-click Favorites.
• This will open all of the bookmarks in that folder.
• Select a bookmark and then control-click (or right-click) it.
• This time you will see an option saying “Edit Description”, select that.

You can also move your bookmarks to different folders by using your mouse to drag them there.

See also: Safari Says: Not Secure. What Does It Mean?

Create bookmark folders

You can create bookmark folders. This will let you organize your bookmarks. This will also make your bookmarks easier to find. You can create new bookmark folders many different ways, for example:

• In Safari, click the Sidebar icon Open the Bookmark sidebar. Then click the Bookmark tab. Control-click (or right-click) anywhere inside the sidebar and then select New Folder.
• Alternatively, in Safari, click Bookmarks and then Edit Bookmarks. This will open a bookmark window. Click the New Folder button (top-right corner of the screen). Or, to open this bookmark window, you can use its shortcut. On your keyboard, press these three keys together: Option(alt)-Command-b.

How to restore bookmarks

If you have ever accidentally deleted a bookmark, it can be incredibly frustrating. The good news is that, if you are using iCloud, you can restore your bookmarks to recover them by using iCloud.com. Follow the steps below:

• Open Safari on your Mac and visit iCloud.com .
• Sign in with your Apple ID. Then follow the onscreen instructions (verifying your identity etc).
• Click Account Settings.
• Scroll down and find the Advanced section.
• Click Restore Bookmarks. You will see all of the available bookmarks. You can sort them by “Date Deleted”, “Name”, or “Folder”.
• Select one or more then click Restore. Then click Done.

See also: How To Recover Deleted Contacts

Dr. Serhat Kurt worked as a Senior Technology Director specializing in Apple solutions for small and medium-sized educational institutions. He holds a doctoral degree (or doctorate) from the University of Illinois at Urbana / Champaign and a master’s degree from Purdue University. He is a former faculty member. Here is his LinkedIn profile and Google Scholar profile . Email Serhat Kurt .

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Thanks for this info. So How do you MAKE a custom icon for your bookmark favorites toolbar in Safari?

Yes, I know about “favicons” and copy/past emojis from iChat or such into the toolbar from “Edit Bookmarks.” I have a bunch up there already. But if you have, for example, an organization with a logo, that makes more sense to show than having or abbreviating “Acme Plastics Composite and Recomposting Development Technologies Of the Puget Sound” or even “APCRCFTPS”… How about just the logo? That saves an enormous amount of real estate. How do you do that? No article even mentions anything about “customization” except how to move stuff around your toolbar. Thanks!

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How To Bookmark Websites in Safari

Sometimes you want to bookmark a website for one reason or another. Maybe it is just one of your favorite websites, or maybe you want to bookmark it for later viewing. Either way, you can easily bookmark websites in Safari.

Safari comes with a full set of tools that make navigating the web easy. You can easily set a home page , or even clear your search history with just a few clicks.

Let’s take a look at how to bookmark websites in Safari.

Bookmark Websites in Safari

First you want to launch the Safari browser on your desktop. It’s a blue and white app with a compass icon.

When the Safari browser is launched, type in the URL of the site you want to visit and bookmark.

When you are on the site you want to bookmark, click “bookmarks” in the top menu bar and a dropdown menu bar will appear.

In the dropdown menu click on “Add Bookmark” and a popup box will appear.

You can add your new bookmark to any folder you want or simply add it to favorites. You can also give it a description.

If you want to add a new folder for bookmarks Click “Bookmarks” in the top menu again and then click on “Add Bookmark Folder.” This will add an “untitled folder” to the sidebar in Safari. Long-click the folder to edit the name.

Other Safari Bookmark Functions

A few other Safari bookmark functions to remember.

• To access your bookmarks, click “Bookmarks” in the menu bar and click on the bookmark you want to open.
• Click “Bookmark” in the menu bar and click “Show Bookmarks” to display the bookmarks sidebar.
• Click “Bookmarks” in the menu bar and click “Edit Bookmarks” to move, delete, or rename your bookmarks.

There you have it. You can easily bookmark websites in Safari whenever you want. If you are using Firefox you can add, edit, and modify bookmarks in that browser as well.

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Add a Website Bookmark to Your Home Screen on iPhone and iPad

Some websites don't have a dedicated mobile app for accessing their content, but that doesn't mean you can't add bookmarks to favorite websites on your Home screen.

When you tap a website bookmark on your Home screen, it opens in Safari on the specific page you selected. If the site you're linking to has a dynamic mobile-friendly layout, accessing it from your Home screen can even become an app-like experience.

What's more, you can create as many website links as you like and arrange them on your iPhone or iPad Home screen, just like you would with regular apps. Here's how it works.

How to Create a Website Link on Your Home Screen

• Launch Safari on your ‌iPhone‌ or ‌iPad‌.
• Navigate to the site that you want to create a Home screen shortcut to.
• Tap the Share icon (the square with an arrow pointing out of it) at the bottom of the screen.

• Type a name for your site link. This will be the title that appears beneath its icon on your Home screen.

Your new "web app" will appear in the next available space on your device's Home screen. To move it like you would any other app, tap and hold its icon, then tap Edit Home Screen , and you'll be able to drag it to your desired location. When you've placed it where you want it, tap Done .

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How to Add to Favorites on Safari

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Safari is a popular web browser used by millions of people worldwide. It offers a range of features to make browsing the web easier and more efficient. One of its most useful features is the Favorites functionality. Favorites, also known as bookmarks, enable you to save your favorite websites for quick and easy access in the future. Whether you're using Safari on a desktop computer or an iOS device, adding a website to your Favorites is a straightforward process.Let's dive into how to add to Favorites in Safari on desktop computers.

Understanding Favorites in Safari

Before we get started, let's take a closer look at what Favorites are and why they can be so useful.

Favorites are essentially bookmarks that are specific to the Safari browser. They allow you to save websites that you frequently visit and access them quickly and easily, without having to type in the full URL every time you want to visit them. This can be especially useful for websites that have long or complicated URLs.

In addition to saving time, using Favorites can also help you stay organized. Instead of having to remember the URLs of all your favorite websites, you can simply save them to your Favorites and organize them into folders. This can make it easier to find the websites you need, especially if you have a lot of bookmarks.

What are Favorites in Safari?

Favorites in Safari are a list of websites that you save for later use. They can be accessed from the Favorites bar, which is located just below the address bar in the Safari browser. You can add websites to Favorites by clicking on the "+" button in the address bar, or by using the keyboard shortcut "Command+D" on a Mac or "Ctrl+D" on a PC.

Once a website has been added to your Favorites, you can access it by clicking on its icon in the Favorites bar. You can also organize your Favorites into folders by dragging and dropping them into a folder, or by right-clicking on a website and selecting "Add to Folder".

Why use Favorites in Safari?

Using Favorites in Safari has several benefits. Firstly, as mentioned earlier, it saves time. Instead of having to type in the full URL of a website every time you want to visit it, you can simply click on its icon in the Favorites bar. This can be especially useful for websites that you visit frequently.

Secondly, using Favorites can help you stay organized. By organizing your favorite websites into folders, you can quickly and easily find the websites you need. For example, you could create a folder for work-related websites, a folder for social media sites, and a folder for online shopping sites.

Lastly, using Favorites can help you discover new websites. By adding websites to your Favorites, you may be more likely to visit them regularly and explore their content. This can be especially useful for websites that you may not have discovered otherwise.

Overall, using Favorites in Safari can be a great way to save time, stay organized, and discover new websites. So why not give it a try?

Adding a Website to Favorites on Safari for Desktop

Now, let's walk through the steps for adding a website to Favorites in Safari on your desktop computer.

Step 1: Open the Website in Safari

The first step to adding a website to your Favorites is to open it in Safari. Type the website's URL into the address bar and hit enter. Once the website has loaded, you're ready to start saving it to your Favorites.

Step 2: Access the Favorites Menu

To access the Favorites menu, click on the bookmark icon located in the upper-left corner of the Safari browser. The bookmark icon looks like an open book.

Step 3: Choose the Location for Your Favorite

When the Favorites menu opens, choose the location where you want to save your new favorite. You can choose one of the existing folders or create a new folder by selecting the "New Folder" option.

Step 4: Save the Website to Your Favorites

Once you've selected the location for your new favorite, click the "Add Bookmark" button. This will open a window where you can edit the name and description of your new favorite. Make any changes that you want, and then click the "Add" button to save the website to your Favorites.

Adding a Website to Favorites on Safari for iOS

If you're using Safari on an iOS device, the process for adding a website to Favorites is slightly different, but still easy to do.

Step 1: Open the Website in Safari on Your iOS Device

The first step for adding a website to your Favorites is to open Safari on your iOS device and navigate to the website that you want to add to your Favorites.

Step 2: Access the Share Menu

Once you're on the website, tap the "Share" icon in the bottom toolbar of Safari. The Share icon looks like a square with an upward-facing arrow.

Step 3: Choose the Add to Favorites Option

When the Share menu opens, scroll down until you see the "Add to Favorites" option and tap on it. This will open a new menu where you can customize the name and location of your new favorite.

Step 4: Edit the Favorite Details and Save

In the new menu, you can edit the name and location of your new favorite. When you're happy with your changes, tap "Save" to add the website to your Favorites.

Organizing Your Favorites in Safari

Now that you know how to add websites to your Favorites in Safari, let's talk about how to organize your favorites for easier access.

Creating and Managing Folders for Favorites

To create a new folder for your Favorites in Safari, click on the "Edit" button located at the bottom of the Favorites menu in Safari. Then, click the "New Folder" button, give the folder a name, and drag and drop your favorites into the folder as desired.

Rearranging Favorites in Safari

You can rearrange the order of your favorites in Safari by clicking on the "Edit" button at the bottom of the Favorites menu, then dragging and dropping the favorites into the desired order.

Editing or Deleting Favorites

To edit or delete a favorite in Safari, click on the "Edit" button at the bottom of the Favorites menu, then click on the favorite you want to edit or delete. To edit the favorite, make any desired changes and then click "Done". To delete the favorite, click "Delete" and then confirm your choice.

Adding a website to your Favorites in Safari is a quick and easy process, whether you're using Safari on a desktop or iOS device. Once you've added your favorites, you can organize them into folders, rearrange them, and edit or delete them as needed.

Using Favorites in Safari can save time and make browsing the web more efficient. Hopefully, this guide has helped you understand how to add to Favorites in Safari and how to make the most of this useful feature.

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Are you trying to back up or import your bookmarks to Safari? It's an easy process if you're using a computer! If you want to sync your bookmarks to your iPhone or iPad, you'll need to do a few extra steps. This wikiHow article teaches you how to import bookmarks to Safari whether you're moving from Google Chrome, Firefox, or any other browser.

Quick Tips to Move Your Safari Bookmarks

To import bookmarks from another browser in Safari, click File , Import From , and then select a browser. You can also export your bookmarks into an HTML file in Chrome, Firefox, or another browser, and then import it with Safari.

• Use this method if you want to import bookmarks from Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox into Safari on your Mac device.
• If this is your first time opening Safari, importing from Chrome or Firefox can be automatic if you choose Keep your imported items . If you didn't opt for that, continue reading to manually import bookmarks from Chrome and Firefox.

• If this button is greyed out and unclickable, make sure Chrome or Firefox is not open in the background.
• If you imported passwords, you may need to enter your admin password before you can continue.

• Click ⋮ in the top-right corner.
• Hover over Bookmarks and lists .
• Click Bookmark manager .
• Click Export bookmarks . [3] X Research source
• Select a save location.
• Click ☰ in the top-right corner.
• Click Bookmarks .
• Click Manage bookmarks .
• Click Import and Backup .
• Click Export Bookmarks to HTML… [4] X Research source

• Imported bookmarks will appear under "Bookmarks" in the sidebar. [7] X Research source

• Safari is unavailable for Windows devices.

• Enter your password if prompted.

• You may need to tap Show all to see it. [12] X Research source

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• You can continue to add bookmarks to your library from within Safari by pressing ⌘ Command + D . Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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• ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-al/guide/safari/ibrw1015/mac
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Add to Dock is a new feature in Safari 17 exclusive to macOS 14. In short, it lets you turn your favorite websites into standalone apps — no need for additional software.

Chrome has long supposed a feature like this, but the biggest drawback is you have to run Chrome. Even if you just want to use the site’s web app, Chrome needs to run.

From web apps to user profiles, Safari has learned a thing or two from Chrome this year while still remaining efficient.

The new Add to Dock function has been highly useful for turning Threads into its own Mac app. Using Safari for this means all links will open with the browser I actually use, and setup requires just a few clicks.

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• Before you start, you will need to run desktop Safari version 17.0. That’s the built-in version of Safari on macOS Sonoma 14.
• From there, go to the web site that you want to turn into an app. Once you’re there, select File from the Menu Bar, then click Add to Dock.
• Next, confirm the name that you want to give to your new Dock icon. This will appear on your Dock as well as Launchpad, and you can even search Spotlight to launch the app just like other apps.
• Finally, you can confirm the name and icon, or you can click the icon to select your own from your files in Finder.

This works for lots of websites and services including Instagram, Threads, and more. This form of web app can even request to send notifications like actual Mac apps.

The tool is especially useful for turning apps that would otherwise mostly be web views into a Mac app of sorts. In many cases, a simple bookmark will get the job done, but the new Add to Dock feature lets you create windows that identify separately from Safari.

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• You can add bookmarks in Google Chrome on your desktop by clicking the star icon in the address bar at the top of your browser window.
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Saving commonly used web pages as bookmarks is a convenient way to keep your browser organized and simplify visiting your favorite websites on the internet.

With Google Chrome, you can do this with just a click on your desktop or a couple of taps on your smartphone. 

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1. Open Google Chrome on your Mac or PC and navigate to the web page you want to bookmark.

2. Click the star on the right edge of the address bar. A bookmark will be automatically created.

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1. Open Google Chrome on your iPhone or Android and navigate to the web page you want to bookmark.

2. Tap the "Share" button on the right edge of the address bar. 

3. Tap "Bookmark." A bookmark is automatically created and saved to your "Mobile bookmarks" folder.

Finding bookmarks on your phone isn't quite as straightforward as on the desktop, but once you know where they're located, it's simple to open saved web pages:

1. Open Google Chrome and tap the three dots in the lower-right corner of your screen to open a menu.

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Indie browsers report significant spikes in users in the past month. See full article...  

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• Today at 1:16 PM

Choice is good  

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• Today at 1:18 PM

I'm not sure why this is surprising. There's an option screen there that wasn't before, so of course some people are going to pick different options, no?  

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TimeWinder said: I'm not sure why this is surprising. There's an option screen there that wasn't before, so of course some people are going to pick different options, no? Click to expand...

"Apple engineers added code to the Safari's settings page to hide the option to change the default browser if Safari was the default but then to prominently show it if another browser was the default." You can test this on an iPhone by scrolling to Safari under Settings. If Safari is not the default browser, there will be an option for "Default Browser App" where you can easily set Safari as the default. But if Safari is set as the default, this option disappears. For every other browser installed, the option remains to switch the default, whether that browser is set as the default or not. Click to expand...

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I'm missing my long-time champion, Firefox, from the article :'(  

Those dark patterns are pretty scummy. Sadly not nearly the scummiest though. It is disgusting how common such blatantly deceptive UIs are so common now. Blow it all up. Define a minimum dollar amount to dark patterns, let people sue anyone using them for cash rewards, and make it unwaivable by TOS.  

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hambone said: Choice is good Click to expand...

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TomWestrick said: And it's going to force Apple to make Safari better and actually compete. Good news for all consumers. Click to expand...

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Now we just need US to follow Europe's lead.  

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• Today at 1:29 PM

Make it easier to switch browsers and people might try different browsers? Amazing! /s Yes, yes, I know, it's important to have hard data to quantify even things that seem obvious.  

AnomalousBit said: I'm missing my long-time champion, Firefox, from the article :'( Click to expand...

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privacy-oriented AI Click to expand...

idspispopd said: Those dark patterns are pretty scummy. Sadly not nearly the scummiest though. It is disgusting how common such blatantly deceptive UIs are so common now. Blow it all up. Define a minimum dollar amount to dark patterns, let people sue anyone using them for cash rewards, and make it unwaivable by TOS. Click to expand...

kaibelf said: They do compete, and currently they are the only real buffer to handing the mobile web over to Chromium. It's due to Apple's success and that of Google that the other contenders (Symbian, Blackberry, Windows Phone in its various ill-fated iterations) failed when consumers made their choice. Now you can enjoy a return to the days of websites telling you to change browsers like they used to with IE "for the best experience." Congratulations. Click to expand...

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The problem is, quite often out of laziness and/or cheapness sites are coded to be Chrome & Safari compatible (over 85% market share combined) & not compatible for much else. If you don't use Chrome or a Chrome-based browser, using DDG or Mozilla Firefox, for example, many sites won't be completely functional. I generally use Mozilla Firefox (yes, I'm dated) - and struggle as many of the sites I need for work (to download data reports etc) are only Chrome compatible. Don't even try to use DDG browser for "work" sites. More choice is great. But if your alternatives aren't as functional, you'll be less likely to use them and go back to the market dominant ones whether you want to or not. Then, coders continue to write Chrome/Safari compatible sites as they see that most people use them, a self-reinforcing loop that frustrates me to no end.  

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TROPtastic said: It undermines the claims that this provision of the DMA would harm consumers by confusing them with choices and everyone would just pick the default anyway. Also, I'm quite surprised that anyone at Apple thought this was a good idea: Click to expand...

• Today at 1:37 PM

TylerH said: No one suggested it was a surprise. Apple claimed that users preferred Safari. This is data-driven vindication of the opposite. Click to expand...

• Today at 1:38 PM

This is good, of course. But we all know that eventually it'll just cement Chrome as the defacto default across all of mobile too like it is on the desktop, meaning Google will have even more power to dictate their idea of "standards" on the web. So swings and roundabouts as we say here in the UK.  

scarletjinx said: The problem is, quite often out of laziness and/or cheapness sites are coded to be Chrome & Safari compatible (over 85% market share combined) & not compatible for much else. If you don't use Chrome or a Chrome-based browser, using DDG or Mozilla Firefox, for example, many sites won't be completely functional. I generally use Mozilla Firefox (yes, I'm dated) - and struggle as many of the sites I need for work (to download data reports etc) are only Chrome compatible. Don't even try to use DDG browser for "work" sites. More choice is great. But if your alternatives aren't as functional, you'll be less likely to use them and go back to the market dominant ones whether you want to or not. Then, coders continue to write Chrome/Safari compatible sites as they see that most people use them, a self-reinforcing loop that frustrates me to no end. Click to expand...

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schnackenpfefferhausen said: I happen to prefer websites that are best viewed with Netscape Navigator, and prominently display an animated gif informing visitors of such. Click to expand...

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When will ios allow alternative browser engines in the US?  

• Today at 1:41 PM
• Today at 1:43 PM

I generally use Mozilla Firefox (yes, I'm dated) - and struggle as many of the sites I need for work (to download data reports etc) are only Chrome compatible. Click to expand...

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TimeWinder said: Is it? The article gives few numbers, and those seem to indicate pretty much the opposite. If you ignore the "bailing on Safari" headline, what we actually see in the article is a browser with a market share so small I'd never heard of it before managed to triple its users. Assuming that was considered noteworthy enough to mention, others presumedly gained less? Not that "percentage increase" helps, anyway, we'd need actual numbers. (Clicking through to the actual (Reuters) article is similarly devoid of any actual metrics.) There's no way to answer whether users prefer Safari or not without data not present here. Click to expand...

• Today at 1:45 PM

Vivaldi CEO Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner directly criticized Apple's process to swap default browsers as "just so convoluted that it's easiest for (users) to select Safari or potentially some other known name." The CEO told Reuters that Apple only displayed the required choice screen—currently "curated for each of the 27 countries in the EU" and "showing up to 11 browsers in addition to Safari"—when users clicked on Safari and said Apple failed to provide useful information about alternative choices. Click to expand...

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semperwifi said: When will ios allow alternative browser engines in the US? Click to expand...

TROPtastic said: ...snip... Also, I'm quite surprised that anyone at Apple thought this was a good idea: You can test this on an iPhone by scrolling to Safari under Settings. If Safari is not the default browser, there will be an option for "Default Browser App" where you can easily set Safari as the default. But if Safari is set as the default, this option disappears. For every other browser installed, the option remains to switch the default, whether that browser is set as the default or not. Click to expand...

• Today at 1:47 PM

Firefox to 15% xD  

• Today at 1:50 PM

Why should Safari's settings include choosing a different default browser? Every browser I've ever tried asks to be the default and, although I haven't looked, I'd expect them all to offer their own setting to be the default.  

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dollyllama said: Why should Safari's settings include choosing a different default browser? Every browser I've ever tried asks to be the default and, although I haven't looked, I'd expect them all to offer their own setting to be the default. Click to expand...

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The EU choice screen is bad UI and people are going to pick rando-browsers with who-knows-what kind of business model or tracking. Plenty of users are not really making an informed decision to ditch Safari; they're just tapping on whatever is on screen to move on with device set up.  

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I am just shocked. Really?? How could that be? Safari wasn't the first choice for everyone like Apple told us it was?  

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Is it just me or does Apple slow down other browsers on iPads? A page that loads quickly using Safari will take a minute or longer to load using Firefox or DuckDuckGo.  

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Safari User Guide

• Change your homepage
• Import bookmarks, history, and passwords
• Make Safari your default web browser
• Go to websites
• Find what you’re looking for
• Bookmark webpages that you want to revisit
• See your favorite websites
• Use tabs for webpages
• Pin frequently visited websites
• Play web videos
• Mute audio in tabs
• Pay with Apple Pay
• Autofill credit card info
• Autofill contact info
• Keep a Reading List
• Hide ads when reading articles
• Translate a webpage
• Download items from the web
• Share or post webpages
• Add passes to Wallet
• Save part or all of a webpage
• Print or create a PDF of a webpage
• Customize a start page
• Customize the Safari window
• Customize settings per website
• Zoom in on webpages
• Get extensions
• Manage cookies and website data
• Block pop-ups
• Clear your browsing history
• Browse privately
• Autofill user name and password info
• Prevent cross-site tracking
• View a Privacy Report
• Change Safari preferences
• Keyboard and other shortcuts
• Troubleshooting

Sort, alphabetize, or rearrange bookmarks in Safari on Mac

You can sort, alphabetize, and rearrange bookmarks in the Safari sidebar.

Open Safari for me

Drag a bookmark or folder to a new location.

To copy a bookmark, Option-drag it.

To sort bookmarks in a bookmarks folder, Control-click the folder in the sidebar, then choose Sort By > Name or Sort By > Address. Address is the website URL.