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How to Manage & Delete Boomarks in Safari on iPhone

If you own an iPhone or iPad, chances are, you use Safari to browse the internet. It comes pre-installed on all iOS and iPadOS devices and it just works flawlessly. Like any other web browser, Safari allows you to bookmark countless web pages that you scroll through, and it even syncs them across all your Apple devices using iCloud.

Although bookmarking is a pretty basic feature today, most people don’t really seem to utilize it properly. Keeping your bookmarks organized is key, especially if you browse through hundreds of web pages on a daily basis. Every web browser handles bookmarks slightly differently, but you’ll be pleased to know it’s fairly simple to manage bookmarks in Safari.

If you are looking to learn how you can keep your bookmarks organized on your iPhone or iPad, then read on to learn how you can manage and delete bookmarks in Safari on iPhone & iPad.

Safari makes it easy to organize your bookmarks with the help of folders. For example, if you wanted to manage all your bookmarks for tech-related web pages, you could create a folder and group them all in one place. Interested? Without further ado, let’s take a look at the necessary steps.

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Now you should have a better idea and understanding on how to go about managing and deleting bookmarks within Safari on your iPhone and iPad.

If you use iCloud, you’ll notice that all these changes have synced across all your Apple devices once you switch between them too, including between Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices, as long as they’re all using the same Apple ID.

Accessing certain web pages become a lot more convenient with the help of bookmarks, as it eliminates the need to scrounge through your browsing history to find that one link you’re looking to access. For example, if you’re trying to track your shipment on Amazon, you could simply bookmark the web page, so you don’t have to enter your tracking number every single time you visit their site for updates.

By default, Safari has a favorites folder that stores some of your favorite web pages as bookmarks and displays them as icons in the homepage. If you were to move your bookmarks to this folder, you’ll be able to access them right as you open the browser. Adding web pages to Safari’s favorite section is fairly simple and similar as well.

On the other hand, frequently visited sites are automatically organized by Safari depending on your browsing history, but they can be deleted if you don’t want it to display certain websites.

Did you manage to organize all your bookmarks with the help of folders in Safari on your iPhone and iPad? How do you feel about the way Safari handles Bookmarks on iOS? Are Bookmarks really something you use on a daily basis? Let us know what your experience and thoughts are in the comments.

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ispalu

How can I delete all bookmarks in Safari at once?

Deleting them one-by-one would be really exhausting, a week's job, so please tell me if there is another way to delete them all at once.

MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015), macOS Sierra (10.12.6)

Posted on Sep 5, 2017 11:43 AM

pjbfeuilla

Posted on Dec 13, 2017 1:19 AM

Hi there - I have just upgraded to Mac OS High Sierra and would like to start using Safari again. When I tried to get rid of all the existing bookmarks in Safari to replace them with my Firefox bookmarks, I tried your suggestion above and it didn't work... Furthermore the Delete option in the Edit menu is greyed out... Has this option been removed with the upgrade to High Sierra? Thanks for your help!

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Dec 13, 2017 1:19 AM in response to Eric Root

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Sep 5, 2017 8:47 PM in response to ispalu

Try Safari/Bookmarks/Edit Bookmarks - click the top bookmark/folder and while holding down the shift key, click the last bookmark/folder. Hit the delete key.

Sep 5, 2017 8:48 PM in response to Eric Root

Amazing, thank you!!!

Dec 13, 2017 8:03 AM in response to Eric Root

Hi Eric - thanks for responding (though it is somewhat disconcerting to have the same information repeated when I explained that I had tried this and it had failed...!).

Nevertheless, it worked in the end so thank you!

Sep 6, 2017 5:46 AM in response to ispalu

You are welcome.

Dec 13, 2017 7:31 AM in response to pjbfeuilla

Try going to Safari/Bookmarks/Edit Bookmarks, then use the click the top bookmark/folder and while holding down the shift key, click the last bookmark/folder. Hit the delete key.

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How to Get Rid of Bookmark Sidebar on iPad?

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When browsing with an iPad, Safari bookmarks can help a lot indeed to save favorite URLs, frequently visited websites, following blog spots, etc. Nevertheless, if you have been bookmarking pages for a long time, then you should learn how to manage them as well. And, some of the users reported that they want to hide the bookmark bar when in landscape mode.

There are ways to get rid of bookmarks on the iPad, whether it's an individual or the sidebar. This article will teach you the ways on how to remove bookmarks on an iPad and how to hide the bookmark bar . Let's get started!

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Part 1. How to Get Rid of Bookmark Sidebar on iPad?

  • Remove an Individual Bookmark Directly in iPad Safari

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-- Most people get fed up with the Safari bookmark and always ask how it can be removed. In fact, it is important especially if you would like your browser to run clean and lean. It is easy to close bookmarks on iPad from hanging under the address bar because having a whole lot of extra toolbar of your bookmark gets things cluttered easily.

It just requires the following few steps:

  • Tap the book icon at the top left to turn it on and off.
  • This is just simple and alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcut to hide the bookmarks bar by just pressing command + Shift + B on your keyboard.

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Part 2. How to Delete Bookmark From an iPad's Bookmark Bar

If you are just wondering how to delete bookmarks on an iPad to manage them well, then you can do it on iPad without the hassle by following few simple steps. Read more to get it!

Method 1: Remove an Individual Bookmark Directly in iPad Safari

It is possible to individually delete a bookmark on your iPad/iPhone and it does not really require additional applications or tools but few clicks. Now follow the steps below.

  • Step 1: Open your iPad safari browser.
  • Step 2: At the top, you will find a book like item, this is the bookmark, tap on the button.
  • Step 3: Tap the Edit button on the top right corner.
  • Step 4: You will see a minus sign that appears to each of the saved bookmarks. Just tap on those Minus signs and click “Done” for every bookmark in safari you want to delete.

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2. Permanently Erase iPad Safari Bookmarks, Search Histories and Cookies

In order to better protect privacy, you need to clear some sensitive information on the iPad regularly, this includes deleting saved bookmarks on the gadget.

Additionally, Erase iPad Safari Bookmarks, Search Histories, and Cookies regularly, it can do a great help for protecting your security, and free up more space for iPad. So how do I get rid of the bookmark on the iPad completely? Read below to find the answer!

To remove bookmarks on iPad, you can easily erase them using iMyFone Umate Pro - Safari data eraser tool. It is a tool to manage iPhone/iPad data especially the private data. You can choose the unwanted Safari data being erasd from your iPad just a few minutes!

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The following are the steps required to delete iPad Safari bookmarks via Umate Pro.

  • Step 1: Download iMyfone Umate Pro on your PC and then connect with iPad.

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  • Step 2. Click the "Erase Private Data" tab, and click "Scan" , and then the program will start to scan the device.

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  • Step 3: You can see the private data on your Mac after scanning finished, like photos, messages, call history, etc. You can click and preview them and select the files you want to delete.

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  • Click the "Erase Now" button.

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  • Step 4. Type "Delete" into the box to confirm.

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  • Of course, you can click the link to change the security level if you want. Please read the security level settings carefully if you need to operate.

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  • Step 5: After confirming your action, just click "Erase Now" bottom and then you can erase the private data.

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You can get rid of bookmark after this process, it's suitable to delete iphone bookmark permanently also!

By reading here, we have learned how to get rid of bookmarks on iPad as well as the way to close the Safari sidebar on iPad. The steps for both are pretty easy to operate for everyone!

Deleting Safari bookmarks is a good option to protect your private data, but don't forget that Safari browsing histories and cookies can also bring a lot of your personal data. It's better for you to use a tool like iMyFone Umate Pro to erase them permanently without any risk.

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How to add or remove Favorites in Safari on iPhone and iPad

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Accessing your favorite websites in Safari is super easy on your iPhone, thanks to the Favorites feature. With it, you can quickly view these sites using the Safari Search bar or Start Page, as well as manage your Favorites as they change over time. Here’s how to add or delete Favorites in Safari on iPhone and iPad, along with tips for keeping these saved sites organized.

How to add Favorites in Safari on iPhone and iPad

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  • Open  Safari  → Visit a website that you want to save as a Favorite.
  • Tap the  Share  button → Swipe the share sheet and choose  Add to Favorites .
  • Optionally, adjust the name of the site as you want it to display in your Favorites list.

Click on Share button and swipe up to select Add to Favorites and tap on Save

As shown above, if there’s a website that you visit often, maybe a preferred news page, your blog, or a site you need for work, you can add it to your Favorites for fast access.

When you want to visit a website you’ve added to your Favorites, you have a few ways to do so. The one you use can depend on if you use the Safari Start Page and also have your Favorites on that page.

On iPhone :

Open  Safari  → Do one of the following to see your Favorites list:

Tap the Search bar inside the Safari

Open  Safari  and do one of the following:

  • Tap inside the Safari  Search   bar and select a Favorite site.
  • Choose the  plus sign  to open a new tab with your Start Page and pick a Favorite .

Open the sidebar

Tip : Check out our how-to for help viewing and customizing your Safari Start Page on iPhone and iPad.

As you continue to add websites to your Favorites, that list can grow and easily become unmanageable. To keep your Favorites neat and clean, you can move, rename, and even place them in folders.

  • On iPad, open the sidebar and select  Bookmarks .

Go to Favorites and select Edit at the bottom

  • Choose  Done  at the bottom when you finish.

Tip : Did you know you can sync your Safari Favorites just like your Bookmarks for easy access on all your Apple devices? 

Just like adding sites to your Safari Favorites over time, you may want to remove one or two. You can delete Favorites in Safari you no longer visit or simply move the site out of your Favorites list.

Open  Safari  and access your Favorites as described above. Then, do one of the following to remove a Favorite:

Select Delete to remove Favorites

Note that you won’t be asked to confirm, so be sure you want to delete the site before you remove it.

How to Move Safari Favorites to your preferred location on iPhone

If you have a website that you don’t want in the Favorites list, but don’t want to delete either, you can simply move it to your Bookmarks .

  • Tap the  arrow  on the right side of the Favorite you want to move.
  • Select  Favorites  below  Location .
  • Pick the new location for the website. This places a checkmark next to the location and moves the site to it.

Select the right side arrow, Select Favorites under Location and then select Location

  • Tap  Done  to save your change and exit Edit mode.

When you tap the  Share  button while visiting a website in Safari, you’ll see both  Add Bookmark  and  Add to Favorites . The first option lets you save the site in your Bookmarks list, while the second adds the site directly to your Favorites instead.

Bookmarks is a good spot for websites you want to hold onto and visit down the road while Favorites is the ideal location for sites you visit regularly, like daily or even several times per day.

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With this convenient Safari feature, you can keep your frequently visited sites close at hand when browsing on your mobile device. Whether you want to add or delete Favorites in Safari, it couldn’t be easier. Will you start using the Favorites feature in Safari? Let us know!

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How to Delete iPad Safari Bookmarks Permanently

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Today, surfing the internet has become more convenient as well as effortless accessible. With the birth of mobile tablets such as the iPad, one can surf the web without having to set in front of a PC. iPad is deemed to be one of the greatest tablets ever created of all the time. Equipped with Safari browser and ability to add bookmarks, the iPad nonetheless speaks utmost internet mobility.

Bookmarks are quite important in surfing Internet, letting you save favorite URLs, frequently visited websites, following blogspots and all others. By simply clicking the bookmarks toolbar on iPad, you don’t need to type a site address over and over again to visit it every time. In return, this saves much of your time and effort enjoying long hours of surfing instead of remembering and typing web address. However, after you have piled up many bookmarks, the need to delete iPad Safari bookmarks will surely rise.

If you want to give your iPad to a friend or family member, you may need to clean some sensitive info for private security. This includes deleting of saved bookmarks on the gadget. Additionally, for privacy, security and low memory issues, erasing bookmarks on your iPad will certainly help most. How to delete a bookmark on iPad? Read below.

Solution 1: Delete An Individual Bookmark in Safari on iPad Directly

You are able to remove a few bookmarks on iPad manually without much of a hassle. This doesn’t require additional tools or applications – all it takes is your iPad together with few scrolls and clicks. Here’s how to delete bookmarks in Safari:

  • Open your Safari Browser.
  • Tap the “Bookmarks” button, this is the little book-like icon situated on top.
  • Hit “Edit” button located on top right corner.
  • Minus signs will appear next to each saved bookmark.
  • Tap “Minus” sign and click “Done” to delete bookmark.

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You could also swipe your finger to the left across any saved bookmark to delete it. If this method doesn’t work, try clearing your browsing history and restarting Safari. Though, bear in mind that even if this method can delete bookmarks in Safari on iPad easily and effectively, your information can still be jeopardized. Remember that recovery programs can retrieve erased bookmarks on your tablet compromising both your privacy and security.

Solution 2: Permanently Delete iPad Safari Bookmarks

Using third party applications such as the iPhone Data Cleaner ensure thorough removal of personal files such as bookmarks. Aside from the ability to clean saved Safari bookmarks, this tool can also wipe off text messages, videos, contacts, saved passwords, applications, Apple IDs, account info and more. It works with carrier locked and jailbroken iPhone, iPad and iPod.

This software offers two data erasing mode with three erasing levels. Low for quick file deletion, medium to overwrite existing and deleted files, and high to remove personal info such as passwords or accounts. To permanently delete bookmarks in Safari on iPad using this tool, all you need to do is:

  • Launch this tool and connect your iPad to PC using USB cable.
  • Select the right data erasing mode.
  • To delete specified bookmarks, tick “Erase deleted files”.
  • Choose from low, medium or high erasing levels.
  • Hit “Start” button and wait until wiping process completes.

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With iPhone/iPad Data Cleaner, how to delete bookmarks in Safari comes very simple that even novice users wouldn’t get lost using this software. Moreover, it offers permanent deletion of files with zero possibility of recovery. This indeed safeguards your privacy and security.

You can choose to either manually delete bookmark, or delete a bookmark on iPad with the help of third party applications. Yet to keep all your private data safe, using sophisticated iOS data cleaning software is a must. The iPhone Data Cleaner can delete bookmarks and other files in bulk, meticulously clean your device, and protect your erased data from being recovered.

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How to Delete Bookmarks in Safari on iPhone

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Overwhelmed by scores of old and unused bookmarks in Safari? You can delete Safari bookmarks easily to free up space and make finding what you need much easier. We’ve laid out how to delete bookmarks on Safari in just a few simple steps. Let's get started!

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  • Make your web browsing more efficient and find what you need faster by getting rid of old bookmarks you don't use.
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In just a few steps, you'll have a fresh, clutter-free catalog of bookmarks ready to navigate. For more iPhone organization and storage tips, sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. Here's how to delete Safari Bookmarks on iPhone and iPad.

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Bookmarks are a useful tool on Safari. They help you find what you're looking for faster and even sync between iPhone, iPad, and Mac when you use the same Apple ID. Make the most of your bookmarks when you keep them updated and delete the bookmarks you no longer use. Next, find out how to quickly swipe between tabs in Safari .

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Your favorite iPhone can make browsing the web much easier by utilizing Bookmarks to get to your favorite webpages quicker, and using the Reading List to save articles you want to read later. In iOS 15, it's built right into Safari, allowing you to save articles and other web items for later perusal on your iPhone or iPad.

Both Reading List and Bookmarks sync via iCloud, so your links and stories are available no matter which device you have with you, whether you're taking a quick break from work on your Mac, relaxing with your iPad, or commuting with your best iPhone . Here's how to use Bookmarks and the Reading List in Safari in iOS 15 .

How to add a bookmark in Safari

  • Launch Safari from your Home screen.
  • Navigate to the website you want to bookmark.
  • Long press the bookmark button . It's the icon that looks like a book.
  • Tap Add Bookmark
  • Tap the name to rename your bookmark.
  • Tap the location you want the bookmark. The default is Favorites.
  • Tap a new location if you want.

How to search for a bookmark in Safari

If you're having trouble finding a particular bookmark, you can always search for it.

  • Launch Safari from your home screen.
  • Tap the Bookmark button at the bottom of your screen.
  • Swipe down on the Bookmark list to bring up the search bar.
  • Tap the search bar
  • Type in your search query .

How to edit a bookmark in Safari

If you ever want to change the name or location of a bookmark you've already created, you can do so by editing the bookmark right in Safari.

  • Long press the bookmark you want to edit.
  • Tap edit from the pop-up menu.

Here's where you can rename or change the location of a bookmark.

How to remove a bookmark in Safari

  • Tap delete from the pop-up menu.

How to add an article to your Reading List in Safari

Not every website supports reading lists, but a lot do, so if you come across an article you want to read later, here's how.

  • Long press the bookmark button when you're on the page or article you want to add.
  • Tap Add to Reading List .

How to view your Reading List in Safari

Getting to all of those articles you've added to your Reading List is just a matter of a couple of taps.

  • Tap the bookmark button .
  • Tap the Reading List . It's the icon that looks like glasses.

How to delete an article from your Reading List in Safari

After you've read an article, you can easily remove it from your Reading List.

  • Swipe left on the article you want to delete.
  • Tap delete .

You can do this on your Mac too!

Now that you've mastered Bookmarks and the Reading List on your iPhone and iPad, check out how to use Bookmarks and the Reading List on your Mac !

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Whether you use a laptop or an iPad to surf the internet, the option to bookmark your favorite blogs, websites you visit frequently, and URLs you often refer to is quite helpful. However, with time, the list of bookmarks can become quite long, and some might not even be of use to you anymore, making it harder to find the ones that are actually useful. Luckily, it’s very easy to remove the bookmarks on the iPad so that you can clear up the clutter.  

To remove bookmarks on the iPad, open Safari and click on the book icon to bring up all the bookmarks . Choose the folder with the bookmarks you want to delete and tap on “ Edit .” You will be able to see a red minus symbol on the left of each bookmark. Once you tap on it, you will see the option to delete on the right. Tap on it to remove the bookmark, and then tap “ Done. “

If you’re tired of the long list of bookmarks and want to remove some of them from the list, here is a step-by-step guide. 

How To Remove All Bookmarks on Safari on iPad

Frequently asked questions, before we start.

A lot of people prefer removing the bookmarks bar instead of removing the bookmarks. There are two reasons for this. First, the bookmark bar eats up precious screen space, and the main window where you view the site becomes very small. And second, a lot of people don’t have any bookmarks in the bar, making it pretty useless to them.

However, there’s no point in hiding the bookmark bar if you still have a clutter of bookmarks to go through before you find the one you’re looking for. In this case, you need to remove all the useless bookmarks and keep the most useful ones. 

How To Remove Bookmarks on Safari on iPad

You can remove the bookmarks on Safari either individually or all in one go. We discuss both of these methods in detail below.

How To Remove Individual Bookmarks on Safari on iPad

Removing individual bookmarks from your iPad is very easy, and you don’t even need any extra tools for it. Here’s what you need to do:

  • Open up Safari on your iPad.
  • If your bookmark bar is already open, you will see a list of bookmarks on the left of the screen. If it isn’t open, you can just click on the book icon present besides the search bar to open the bookmarks bar.
  • When you open the bar, you will see three icons: a clock, a pair of glasses, and a book. Tap on the glasses to see your bookmark. 
  • Once you’re at the bookmarks screen, you’ll be able to see an “ Edit “ button on the bottom right. Tap on that.
  • A red minus sign will show up next to all your bookmarks. Tap the minus sign for the bookmark you want to remove. This will bring up a “Delete” button on the right of that bookmark. Tap on that to delete it. 
  • Follow the same process for all the bookmarks you want to delete. Once you remove all the useless bookmarks, tap “ Done .” 

Alternatively, you can just swipe the bookmark from right to left to bring up the delete option. Tap on “ Delete ,” and your bookmark will be removed.  

Removing the bookmarks one by one can be very tedious, especially if there are multiple bookmarks to delete. If you manually go through them one by one, it can take a long time. 

Luckily, there’s a more efficient approach. You can now find a lot of apps online that can help you clear out your bookmarks in bulk easily and quickly. You can try out the available options and choose the one you like most. 

You now know how to get rid of the clutter on your bookmarks bar on your iPad by removing the bookmarks you don’t need. You can either go through them one by one if you want to delete only specific bookmarks, or you can use a dedicated app to delete all of them together!

To hide the bookmarks bar present on the right side of the screen, simply tap on the book icon present beside the search bar on top. 

By default, the bookmarks bar in Safari on iPad is hidden to save precious screen space and to make sure users don’t have to face a complex user interface. But it is easy to open up the bookmarks bar.  

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How to manage and delete Bookmarks in Safari on Mac and iPhone

by Jonny Evans · Published January 4, 2019 · Updated April 15, 2021

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We all use bookmarks online, but managing them takes a little effort. Photo by Chiara F on Unsplash

I received a memo from the “ It’s Only Obvious If You Know How It Is Done ” Department this morning pointing out how something that should be incredibly simple to do is actually relatively hard to figure out – how do you delete Bookmarks in Safari?

You have to save the bookmarks first

On a Mac, you can save new bookmarks in lots of ways:

  • Tap the Share icon and choose Add Bookmark .
  • Open the Bookmarks menu and choose Add Bookmark there.
  • Hover your cursor in Safari’s Smart Search field (where the URL is) until the Plus (+) button appears, move your cursor to that plus button and tap and hold the plus . You will then be able to choose a Bookmarks folder in which to stash the URL.
  • Use the Add Boomark menu in your Safari toolbar if you’ve figured out that you can customize those tools by pressing Control while clicking on the bar and choosing Customize Toolbar .
  • On iOS just use the Share icon and choose Add Bookmark .

How to manage and delete Bookmarks in Safari

Now you have a bunch of Bookmarks, you’d imagine it would be easy to delete or otherwise manage them, right?

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Your bookmarks folders may seem a little different

To an extent, it is. On iOS, at least. Open your Bookmarks folder, tap Edit, and you can delete bookmarks by tapping the red icon, move them into a new order by tapping and dragging the three-line ‘burger’ icon to the right of the name, or tap a bookmark to change its name, URL in the next window, or tap Location to easily stash that item in a different folder.

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On a Mac, there are two ways:

Open the Bookmarks Menu, select Edit Bookmarks and you will be able to move and rename those marks on the next page. To delete a bookmark, select it and tap the BackSpace key, or choose Delete in the Edit menu .

Alternatively, you can open the Safari Sidebar and then tap the book icon to access your Bookmarks. Select a bookmark and you can move it using your cursor – but how do you delete it?

Select the item again, only this time press the Control key. So, hover your cursor above the bookmark item in the Sidebar and then press Control at the same time as you click. A new contextual menu appears in which you can open the website, change its name or URL, pop it into a folder or tap Delete to delete the Bookmark.

Tip:  Want to delete all your bookmarks fast? (You’ll regret it, so don’t do it). Just click the top bookmark, scroll down to the bottom of the list, and  tap the final bookmark while also pressing the Shift button. Then click backspace . Please don’t delete all your bookmarks unless you really want to do so, but if you do so accidentally, I recommend tapping Command-Z (Undo) as your very next action.

Sure hope this helps 🙂

How to delete bookmarks in Chrome, Firefox and Opera on Mac and iOS

There are several alternative browsers for Macs, iPhones and iPads to replace Safari. If you want to delete bookmarks in this, we’ve got you covered. Here is how to delete bookmarks in Chrome, Firefox and Opera on Mac and iOS devices.

How to delete bookmarks on Chrome (Mac)

If you like to slow even M1 Mac performance then you’ll need to use Chrome. To delete bookmarks on that browser, do this:

  • Open Chrome>Bookmarks>Bookmark Manager.
  • Find and double click the folder that contains the bookmark you want to delete.
  • Right click the bookmark and select Delete, or select multiple bookmarks by pressing the Command key and selecting them all, then press Delete.

How to delete bookmarks on Chrome (iOS)

Open the app and tap the three vertical dots at upper right of your screen.

  • Now you’ll be able to open the Bookmarks menu
  • Select and choose the folder that contains the bookmark you want to lose.
  • Tap and hold the bookmark you want to delete, then tap Edit Bookmark in the options that appear.
  • Then tap Delete.

How to delete bookmarks on Firefox (Mac)

If you use the fine Mozilla browser and want to delete bookmarks do this:

  • Open Bookmarks
  • Locate your bookmark folder
  • Control-Click the bookmark you want to remove, or use a swipe gesture on iOS, to find the Delete button.
  • Tap Delete.

How to delete bookmarks on Firefox (iOS)

  • Open the bookmarked page
  • Tap the three dots in the address bar to find the pages action menu
  • Tap Remove Bookmark.

How to delete bookmarks on Opera

Opera users, do this:

  • Tap Menu>Bookmarks
  • Find and open the folder containing the bookmark(s) you want to delete.
  • Select the bookmark and press Delete, or use the Command key while selecting multiple bookmarks and then delete them all.

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The Safari web browser on your iPad supports bookmarks so that you can quickly return to your favorite websites. You can make Safari bookmarks whenever you want, or remove old bookmarks to de-clutter your browser .

Bookmarking on your iPad is done directly from the Safari app, and you can do it in seconds from any web page. Once you've made a Safari bookmark, you can access it from the bookmarks pop-out menu or from a new tab.

The screenshots in the steps below are of Safari in iOS 12 , but the written steps should work for other versions of iOS , too, including iOS 13 .

Bookmarks work in both regular mode and Private Browsing Mode , but the bookmarks you create during a private browsing session are stored along with the pages saved in normal mode. In other words, there isn't a separate area for private bookmarks.

How to Bookmark a Website in Safari

The key to saving a website as a bookmark in Safari is the share button .

Visit the web page you want to bookmark in Safari.

Tap the share button to the right of the address bar at the top of Safari, and select Add Bookmark .

If you don't see the address bar or the share button at the top of Safari, scroll to the very top of the page. This will automatically show the entire menu.

Change the name of the bookmark if you want, otherwise you can keep it as the default, auto-generated name.

You can also use this time to pick a different bookmark folder. To make a new one now, tap the folder listed under LOCATION and then choose New Folder . To make multiple folders one after another, see the tutorial further on down this page.

Choose Save to make the Safari bookmark.

How to Find Your Safari Bookmarks

The bookmarks you make in Safari are stored in the Favorites folder by default, which you can access by selecting the bookmark button (represented by an open book icon) on the left of the address bar.

Another way to access bookmarks on your iPad is to open a new browser tab with the plus sign at the top right corner of the app . In the new tab is a list of sites in the Favorites folder as well as a side panel of all your other custom bookmark folders.

Bookmarks you've added to your home screen are just icons on the home screen, resembling any other app. You can even move them around like other apps , too.

How to Add a Safari Bookmark to Your iPad Home Screen

Bookmarks can also be added directly on your home screen so that you can open them immediately without having to launch Safari first. When you tap a home screen bookmark, it immediately opens in Safari.

To do this, tap the share button on the right side of the address bar and choose Add to Home Screen . Name the bookmark whatever you want, and then tap Add .

How to Add Custom Bookmark Folders in Safari

The default folder for bookmarks on your iPad is called Favorites , but you can organize your saved pages into other folders, too.

Select the bookmarks button (the open book icon) at the top left of Safari. If you don't see this menu, scroll to the very top of the page.

From the bookmarks tab, tap Edit at the bottom.

Select New Folder .

Name the folder something memorable.

If you have other folders already created, you can nest one folder within another by selecting the other folder at this time.

Tap Done on the keyboard to save the folder, and then Done once more from the Bookmarks menu.

You can now tap the bookmark button to toggle it off and return to the web page.

How to Delete or Edit Safari Bookmarks on iPad

It's unlikely that every bookmark you ever create will stay forever. Maybe you've come to find out that you don't use it as often as you thought you would, or maybe the site is no longer online. You can edit or delete these bookmarks at any time.

Just open the bookmarks menu and tap Edit to see a red minus button that you can use to delete folders you've made or bookmarks you've created. Tap Delete to confirm.

To edit a bookmark or folder name, follow the same steps but select the item itself instead of the red icon, and then make the name change as you see fit.

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Do you need to restore Safari bookmarks on iPad? In fact, there is more than one way to do this job. To obtain these solutions, you can read this  MiniTool post to learn how to use MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS to get your lost data back.

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If you like surfing the Internet, the upper issue is very easy to be understood. iPad is an iOS-based line of tablet computers designed and marketed by Apple Inc. and Safari is the default browser on it. Like other ordinary web browsers, Safari also has a bookmarking feature which allows you to tag of certain sites for reading later.

In general, these websites in bookmarks are important to you. But accidents happen every day. The Safari bookmarks may just disappear suddenly; or you delete them by accident; or after restoring iPad to factory settings, you discover that all Safari bookmarks are thrown away.

At that moment, you are certain eager to find a way to restore Safari bookmarks on iPad . So, next I will introduce three solutions to solve this issue accordingly.

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Solutions to Restore Safari Bookmarks on iPad

Solution 1: reboot your ipad.

This is a very simple solution, and please just follow these steps:

Step 1: Just press and hold the Top (or Side ) button until the slider appears.

Step 2: Drag the slider to turn your device completely off.

Step 3: After the iPad turns off, press and hold the Top (or Side ) button again until you see the Apple logo.

If you still can’t find Safari bookmarks after rebooting iPad, you can try to reset all settings on iPad. Go to Settings > General > Reset , then choose Reset All Settings . Don’t worry, all your preferences and settings are reset, while all media and data are kept well.

This solution can solve the sudden disappearance or unrecognized fault of Safari bookmarks on condition that you didn’t delete them really.

But, in most situations, the issue is not so simple. As long as you are sure that Safari Bookmarks are deleted from your iPad, you are unable to recover them by this way.

Solution 2: Restore Safari Bookmarks on iPad from iCloud.com

You are allowed to restore the Safari bookmarks from an earlier version that was automatically archived in iCloud. Just do as the following:

Step 1. Sign in iCloud.com, and click Setting from the home interface.

Step 2. Click Restore Bookmarks in the left-lower side Advanced section.

Step 3. All available versions are listed by the date and time they were archived. Select the version you want to restore, and click Restore to start restoring process.

At last, the restored bookmarks will appear on your iPad (In fact, they will appear on all your devices set up for iCloud Safari).

This solution is based on the premise that you have set iCloud to archive your Safari bookmarks automatically.

Is it the best recovery solution for you?

Not really.

Recovering Safari bookmarks from iCloud.com doesn’t allow you to select the ones you want to restore. Besides, there may be another bad situation: you haven’t set iCloud automatic archiving for Safari bookmarks.

Then, you may be searching for another ideal solution to solve this problem. So, it’s necessary for you to learn the next solution.

An Ideal Solution to Recover Safari Bookmarks on iPad – MiniTool

Solution 3: Restore Safari Bookmarks on iPad by MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS

When both solution 1 and solution 2 can’t solve the problem for you, it’s time to pick up a piece of third-party iOS data recovery software to assist you. Among good and bad software of this kind, the professional MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS is a good choice.

Developed by MiniTool Software Ltd., MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS is specially designed to recover data on iOS devices including iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, which offers three recovery modules accordingly: Recover from iOS Device , Recover from iTunes Backup File , and Recover from iCloud Backup File .

And the supported recoverable data types include Safari bookmarks, photos, videos, messages, contacts, call history, calendar, and more.

In addition, there are two different versions for your individual use: Windows version for Windows operating system and Mac version for Mac operating system. Please download the correct version when you plan to use this software.

The following operations are based on Windows operating system, while the recovery process on Mac operating system is the same.

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Way 1: Recover Safari Bookmarks from iPad Directly

Provided that you delete Safari bookmarks by accident, but you haven’t made an iCloud and iTunes backup in advance, or set iCloud to archive Safari bookmarks automatically, then you are allowed to apply Recover from iOS Device module of this software to recover deleted Safari bookmarks on iPad.

To make this recovery module work normally, please install the latest iTunes on your computer.

Then, just follow the next steps:

Step 1. Connect your iPad with your computer, and open MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS Free Edition. The software will detect the device automatically. When your iPad is displayed on the interface, click Scan to let the software scan it.

scan device

Step 2. Analyzing iOS data will take some time, which depends on the size of data on your iPad. When the scanning process is finished, all the scanned data will be shown in the interface.

Select Bookmarks from the left data list, and all scanned Safari bookmarks including existing and deleted are shown in front of you. Choose the ones you want to recover and click the right-lower side button Recover to continue.

enter scan result interface

Step 3. You will get the first pop-out window. If you don’t want to save the selected Safari bookmarks to the default path, just click Browse to continue.

click browse

Step 4. There is another pop-out window after clicking Browse. When the storing path is chosen, just click Recovery on this pop-out window and all selected bookmarks are restored to the specified path.

choose a path to save the selected files

Step 5. After step 4, there will be a third pop-out window. In this widow, you can click View Result to check the recovery result.

To view the Safari bookmarks, you can find and open the file named as bookmark.html in the specified stored path and you are able to view every website by clicking each link directly.

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Way 2: Restore Safari Bookmarks from iTunes Backup

Perhaps, you happened to make an iTunes backup before deleting Safari bookmarks. Then this way is available for you.

It’s worth mentioning that if you delete some Safari bookmarks before making an iTunes backup, you are still able to recover them as long as they are not overwritten by new data.

Before using this recovery module, you need to make sure that the iTunes backup file you are going to use is stored on the computer you are going to use.

Step 1. Open the software to enter its main interface. Then choose the recovery module Recover from iTunes Backup File on the top side of the interface. The software will automatically detect and list all iTunes backup files on this computer.

choose to recover from iTunes

Here, you can identify the relevant backup file by judging from the Name , Latest Backup Date and Serial Number listed on the interface.

If the iTunes backup file you want to scan is saved into another path but not the iTunes backup specified path, and it is not listed on this interface, you have to click the blue button Select to search them out, and then click Add to make it displayed on this interface manually.

Then, select the iTunes backup file you want to recover and click Scan to start the scanning process.

Step 2. All your iPad iTunes backup data, including deleted and existing, will be listed on this interface when the scanning process is completed.

enter scan result interface

Select Bookmarks from the left side list of this interface, and the scanned Safari bookmarks will be displayed singly. Choose the needed Safari bookmarks to be recovered, and click the left-lower corner button Recover to enter the next step.

Please notice that the red-marked websites are the deleted ones which are not overwritten by new data before you making an iTunes backup.

Step 3. On the first pop-out window, click Browse and choose a proper path on the second pop-out window to store the selected Safari bookmarks.

Step 4. As step 5 of way 1, you are still able to view the results by clicking View Result on the third pop-out window.

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Way 3: Retrieve Safari Bookmarks from iCloud Backup

The third recovery module Recover from iCloud Backup File is usable if you have made an iCloud backup.

Unlike recovering Safari bookmarks from iCloud.com which restores all archived bookmarks to your iPad, you can choose the ones you want to retrieve with this professional software.

Besides, just like way 2, as long as the deleted Safari bookmarks has not been overwritten, you can recover them with this software.

Notice! Due to the limitation of iCloud backup, MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS is not allowed to get iCloud backup files of iOS 9 or latter version.

See the detailed steps as below:

Step 1. Open the software to enter its main interface, and choose Recover from iCloud Backup File from the three recovery modules. Then enter your iPad Apple ID and password to sign in.

choose recover from iCloud

Step 2. This software will list the iCloud backup files on the interface. Just choose the relevant iCloud backup file and click DownLoad .

If there are more than one iCloud backup files listed here, choose the relevant backup file by judging from their Name , Latest Backup Date , File Size , iOS Version and iCloud Account .

Then, click Bookmarks and Confirm successively on the pop-out window to download Safari bookmarks only.

choose the data type you want to recover

Step 3. When the download process is finished, you will get the interface like below which only shows you the scanned Safari bookmarks. Select the ones you want to recover and do the next steps according to the wizard. (The rest steps are same with step 3 and 4 of way 2)

enter download result

Compared with way 1 and way 2, way 3 allows you to download the Safari bookmarks singly which can save a lot of time for you.

As it is mentioned above, MiniTool Power Data Recovery Free Edition allows you to recover all Safari bookmarks to your computer without paying any cent. However, if you want to use this free edition to recover other kinds of data without limitations , you need to update it to a full edition.

Important Suggestion about Safari Bookmarks

Form a good habit to make and upgrade your iPad backups regularly. This is the last resort once you wipe the important data from your iPad, iPhone or iPod.

For instance, MiniTool Power Data Recovery introduces 3 Ways to Recover Data after Your iPad, iPhone or iPod is Restored to Factory Settings even the data on iOS devices are wiped forever. After reading it, you will discover that these solutions are mainly based on the premise that there is an iTunes or iCloud backup in advance.

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In this post, we introduce 3 solutions to recover Safari bookmarks on iPad in this article, and restoring Safari bookmarks on iPad by MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS has obvious advantages: it is easier and flexible.

If you encounter some issues when you use this MiniTool software to restore Safari bookmarks on iPad, you can leave a message on the following comment area. Besides, you can send an email to [email protected] . Your ideas and solutions are also appreciated here!

Restore Safari Bookmarks on iPad FAQ

  • Download and install MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS on your computer.
  • Connect your iPad to your computer and open the software.
  • Make the software scan your device.
  • Select your needed Safari bookmarks and restore them.
  • On your iPad: go to Settings > your Apple ID > iCloud and make sure that Safari is turned on.
  • On your Mac: go to Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud and select Safari .

Then, you should make sure both the Wi-Fi connect on your iPad and internet connect on your Mac is enabled and work well.

  • Sign in iCloud.com.
  • Click Settings .
  • Click Restore Bookmarks .
  • Select the target version to restore.

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Safari User Guide

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Delete a bookmark in Safari on Mac

You can delete bookmarks that you no longer need.

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Control-click the bookmark, then choose Delete.

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  1. How to Manage & Delete Bookmarks in Safari on iPhone & iPad

    Open "Safari" from the home screen of your iPhone or iPad. Tap on the "Bookmarks" icon which is located right next to the Tabs icon. Tap "Edit" located at the bottom-right corner of the screen. Now, tap any of the bookmarks that you want to move around for keeping it organized. Under Location, you'll notice that the bookmark you ...

  2. Bookmark favorite websites in Safari on iPad

    View and organize your bookmarks. Tap , then tap Bookmarks. Tap Edit, then do any of the following: Create a new folder: Tap New Folder at the bottom left, enter a name, then tap Done. Move a bookmark into a folder: Tap the bookmark, tap the Location, then tap a folder. Tap to return to your bookmarks. Delete bookmarks: Tap .

  3. How can I delete all bookmarks in Safari …

    Try going to Safari/Bookmarks/Edit Bookmarks, then use the click the top bookmark/folder and while holding down the shift key, click the last bookmark/folder. Hit the delete key. Reply.

  4. Clear the history, cache, and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad

    Go to Settings > Safari. Tap Clear History and Website Data. Clearing your history, cookies, and browsing data from Safari won't change your AutoFill information. ... Open the Safari app. Tap the Show Bookmarks button, then tap the History button. ... Clear the history, cache, and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. United ...

  5. How to Delete Favorites on iPad Safari (tutorial)

    Keep your Safari bookmarks organized with our step-by-step guide on how to delete favorites on your iPad. Whether you're streamlining your list or removing o...

  6. 2 Ways to Delete Safari Bookmarks on iPhone and iPad

    Here are the 2 quick ways to delete bookmarks in Safari on iPhone and iPad. Let's find out!#ios17, #iphone, #iPad

  7. Most Easily Way to Get Rid of Safari Bookmark on iPad

    Step 1: Open your iPad safari browser. Step 2: At the top, you will find a book like item, this is the bookmark, tap on the button. Step 3: Tap the Edit button on the top right corner. Step 4: You will see a minus sign that appears to each of the saved bookmarks. Just tap on those Minus signs and click "Done" for every bookmark in safari ...

  8. How to add or remove Favorites in Safari on iPhone and iPad

    On iPhone, open Safari, select the Bookmarks icon, and choose the Bookmarks tab. On iPad, open the sidebar and select Bookmarks. Pick Favorites and then tap Edit at the bottom to do one of the following: Tap the arrow on the right side to change the name. Select New Folder at the bottom to create a folder.

  9. How to Add, Edit, and Delete Bookmarks in iPhone's Safari

    What to Know. Add a bookmark: Go to the web page you want to bookmark, tap the box-and-arrow icon, then tap Add Bookmark. View and manage your bookmarks: Tap the open book icon to view, edit, and delete your Safari bookmarks. Sync bookmarks across devices: Go to Settings > your name > iCloud, then turn on the Safari toggle and tap Merge.

  10. How to Add and Remove Favourites on Safari on iPad and iPhone

    Safar works a little bit differently when it comes to Bookmarks. In this video, we will cover exactly how to add/remove Bookmarks in Safari for iOS (iPhone) ...

  11. Delete bookmarks in Safari on iPad Easily and Effectively

    Here's how to delete bookmarks in Safari: Open your Safari Browser. Tap the "Bookmarks" button, this is the little book-like icon situated on top. Hit "Edit" button located on top right corner. Minus signs will appear next to each saved bookmark. Tap "Minus" sign and click "Done" to delete bookmark. You could also swipe your ...

  12. How to Delete Bookmarks in Safari on iPhone

    Tap the Bookmarks icon. Tap Edit. Tap the red - icon next to the bookmark you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Done. Tap Done again. Bookmarks are a useful tool on Safari. They help you find what you're looking for faster and even sync between iPhone, iPad, and Mac when you use the same Apple ID. Make the most of your bookmarks when you keep ...

  13. How to use Bookmarks and Reading List in Safari on iPhone and iPad

    Tap Add Bookmark. How To Add Bookmark In Safari on iPhone: Launc hSafari, navigate to the websire you want to bookmark, long press the bookmark button, and then tap add bookmark. (Image credit: iMore) Tap the name to rename your bookmark. Tap the location you want the bookmark. The default is Favorites.

  14. How to Manage Bookmarks in Safari on iOS and Mac

    To open the Editor click Bookmarks > Edit Bookmarks. Here are three ways to create a folder: Click Bookmarks > Add Bookmark Folder from the menu bar. Right-click inside the Bookmarks Sidebar and select New Folder from the shortcut menu. Click New Folder at the top of the Bookmarks Editor. Give your folder a name and hit your Return key.

  15. How To Remove Bookmarks on iPad (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

    Quick Answer. To remove bookmarks on the iPad, open Safari and click on the book icon to bring up all the bookmarks. Choose the folder with the bookmarks you want to delete and tap on " Edit .". You will be able to see a red minus symbol on the left of each bookmark. Once you tap on it, you will see the option to delete on the right.

  16. Restore your Safari bookmarks on iCloud.com

    The restored bookmarks appear on all your devices that have Safari turned on in iCloud settings. If you change your mind, you can restore the Safari bookmarks you were using. Just follow the steps above to restore the most recent version available.

  17. How to manage and delete Bookmarks in Safari on Mac and iPhone

    Using Mac. On a Mac, there are two ways: #1: Open the Bookmarks Menu, select Edit Bookmarks and you will be able to move and rename those marks on the next page. To delete a bookmark, select it and tap the BackSpace key, or choose Delete in the Edit menu. #2: Alternatively, you can open the Safari Sidebar and then tap the book icon to access your Bookmarks.

  18. How to Add Safari Bookmarks on iPad

    Visit the web page you want to bookmark in Safari. Tap the share button to the right of the address bar at the top of Safari, and select Add Bookmark . If you don't see the address bar or the share button at the top of Safari, scroll to the very top of the page. This will automatically show the entire menu.

  19. How to Change and Manage Bookmarks on the iPad

    To change a bookmark name or location, tap Edit and then tap the bookmark. The Edit Bookmark screen appears, showing the name, URL, and location of the bookmark already filled in. Tap the fields you want to change. In the Name field, tap the X in the gray circle and then use the keyboard to enter a new title.

  20. 3 Effective Solutions to Restore Safari Bookmarks on iPad

    Way 1: Recover Safari Bookmarks from iPad Directly. Provided that you delete Safari bookmarks by accident, but you haven't made an iCloud and iTunes backup in advance, or set iCloud to archive Safari bookmarks automatically, then you are allowed to apply Recover from iOS Device module of this software to recover deleted Safari bookmarks on iPad.

  21. Delete a bookmark in Safari on Mac

    You can delete bookmarks that you no longer need. In the Safari app on your Mac, click the Sidebar button in the toolbar, then click Bookmarks. Control-click the bookmark, then choose Delete. See also Bookmark webpages that you want to revisit in Safari on Mac Add a bookmark folder in Safari on Mac Sort, alphabetize, or rearrange bookmarks in ...