If you are a Mac user, you probably know how useful bookmarks are for saving and accessing your favourite websites quickly.
A bookmark is a link to a web page that you can save and access later. Bookmarks are also called favourites or shortcuts in some browsers. Bookmarks help you avoid typing the same URL repeatedly or searching for a web page you have visited before. You can also use bookmarks to group related websites and categorize them by topic.
This article will show you how to create and sync bookmarks on your Mac using different browsers.
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How to bookmark on Mac using Safari?
Safari is the default web browser on Mac, and it has a simple and intuitive way of creating and managing bookmarks.
Here are the steps to bookmark on Mac using Safari browser:
Step 1: To bookmark the current web page, click on the Share icon in the toolbar (the one that looks like a box with an arrow pointing up) and select Add Bookmark from the menu. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command+D.
Step 2: A pop-up window will appear where you can edit the name and location of your bookmark. You can choose to save it in the Favorites bar, the Bookmarks menu, or a custom folder. You can also create a new folder by clicking on the New Folder button at the bottom of the window.
Step 3: Click Add when you are done.
You can view your bookmarks by selecting the Sidebar button > Bookmarks > Show Bookmarks. You can also view your Favourites in the same menu.
How to sync bookmarks on Safari in Mac?
To sync your bookmarks across your devices, make sure you are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on your Mac and other devices. Then follow the steps mentioned below.
Step 1: Click on the Apple logo at the top left and select System Preferences.
Step 2: Then select your Apple ID and click on iCloud.
Step 3: Click on the Show All button under Apps Using iCloud.
Step 4: Click the toggle button next to Safari to sync your bookmarks in Safari across Apple devices.
This will enable iCloud Bookmarks, automatically updating your bookmarks whenever you make changes on any device.
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How to bookmark on Mac using Chrome?
Chrome is another popular web browser that many Mac users prefer for its speed and features.
Click the Star icon in the address bar to bookmark the current web page. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command+D.
A pop-up window will appear where you can edit the name and folder of your bookmark. You can save it in the Bookmarks bar, the Other Bookmarks folder, or a custom folder. You can create a new folder by clicking More… and selecting New Folder from the menu. Click Done when you are done.
Note: To sync your bookmarks across your devices, sign in to Chrome with the same Google account on your Mac and other devices. Click on the three-dot button at the top right of the screen and then select Settings. In the Settings panel, go to You and Google > Sync and Google services > Manage what you sync > Sync everything.
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How to bookmark on Mac using Firefox?
The steps to bookmark on Mac using Firefox are similar to that of Chrome. Click on the Star icon in the address bar or press Command + D, and a pop-up window will appear where you can edit the name and folder of your bookmark.
You can visit the following article to bookmark all tabs in Firefox, Chrome, Safari and other browsers.
Frequently answered questions (FAQs)
Let us dive into some FAQs on the topic:
How do I bookmark Chrome on a Mac?
Click on the Star icon in the address bar or press Command + D.
How do I add a website to my favourites on Mac?
Move the pointer over the Smart Search field in the Safari app to add a website to your Safari Favourites on Mac. Look for the One-Step Add button at the left end of the field and click and hold it. From the dropdown menu that appears, choose Favourites.
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