How to Use Bookmarks in Google Chrome

Last Updated: July 12, 2021 Tested

Whether bookmarking favorite sites you visit frequently, or obscure and quirky sites you just want to know you can find again with ease, using (and removing) bookmarks within Google Chrome is simple. This tutorial explains exactly how to use bookmarks in the popular Google Chrome browser.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Adding Bookmarks

1
Open up the page you want to add a bookmark to.
2
Find the star in the URL box.

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3
Click the star. A box should pop up.
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Choose a name for the bookmark. Leaving it blank will only show the icon for the site.
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Choose what folder to keep it in. Click the Folder field to select an alternative folder, if desired. Adding it to Bookmarks Bar will add it to a grey bar that you'll see at the New Tab page.
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Click Done when you're done. Don't worry––if you want to change the settings, you can do it later.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Editing Bookmarks

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Visit the page that has the bookmark you would like to edit.
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Click the golden star in the top right corner (in URL bar).
3
Change anything you need to. For advanced editing, go to Edit.
4
Click Done when finished.

Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Removing Bookmarks

1
Visit the page that has the bookmark you would like to delete.
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Click the star.
3
Click Remove which is located in the top right corner of the box.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I alphabetize the entries?

Community Answer

Click the 3-bar menu button at the top right of the browser window, place your cursor over Bookmarks, then click Bookmark manager. This is also bound by default to Ctrl+Shift+O. Here, on the left sidebar, click the folder you want to alphabetize. Then, click Organize and select Reorder by title.
Question

How do I create sub-folders in Other Bookmarks in Chrome?

Megm26

Community Answer

You will need to have something favorited in Other Bookmarks if you do not already. You will need to right-click "Other Bookmarks" and click "Add Folder..." From there, you will need to name your folder before you can start using it.
Question

How do I make a tab?

Kenny

Community Answer

There are two easy ways to make a new tab. One way is to press the slanted rectangle on the top left of the window (the longer shape is a tab). Another way is holding "control" and pressing "t" for "tab."