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If you'd like to keep some of your favorite Safari bookmarks a quick tap away on your iPad, Safari lets you enable an on-screen Favorites bar. Once it's enabled, you'll find it under your address bar. Here's how to turn the Favorites bar on (or off, if you want to hide it).

First, launch Settings. Locate the grey "gear" icon on your iPad and tap it.

In Settings, scroll through the list and tap "Safari."

In Safari settings, find the "General" section. In that section, you'll see a switch labeled "Show Favorites Bar." Flip the switch beside it to turn it on.

(If it's already enabled and you want to hide the Favorites bar, flip the switch "off.")

After that, launch Safari. If you've enabled the Favorites bar, you'll see it located just below the address bar at the top of the screen.

To use it, just tap any one of the names on your Favorites bar, and the website will load in the tab or window you're currently using.

You can change which links appear in the Favorites bar by editing your bookmarks and rearranging your "Favorites" list. Whatever is at the top of that list will appear in the Favorites bar---depending on the space available and the length of the link names. Happy browsing!

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How to Show Bookmarks Bar in Safari on iPad

While the keyboard on the iPad is big enough that you can probably use it somewhat comfortably, having bookmarks in your web browser can save you some typing.

You can create bookmarks in the Safari browser on your iPad, but you might be looking for a simpler way to access them.

Our how to show bookmarks bar in Safari on iPad tutorial below will help you find the setting that enables those bookmarks to stay visible in the browser.

Safari Show Bookmarks Bar Guide for iPad

• Open Settings .
• Select Safari .
• Enable the Always Show Bookmarks Bar option.

Our guide continues below with additional information on how to show bookmarks bar in Safari on iPad , including pictures of these steps.

If you have been using an iPad, then you know that it is more than just a bigger phone.

The apps and size of the device make it very easy to perform many of the tasks for which you would otherwise need a laptop, so it is likely that you will start to use it for many of the things that previously required a computer.

This is particularly true when it comes to the Safari Web browser .

You get a nearly complete browsing experience on the iPad, and you can configure many of the settings that you would find in a laptop or desktop browser.

You can even create bookmarks to allow you to quickly navigate to your favorite sites.

But if you want these bookmarks to be more accessible, you can change a setting so that you always show the bookmarks bar when you are using Safari.

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How to Always Show Your Bookmarks Bar in Steh iPad Safari App (Guide with Pictures)

Having constant access to the bookmarks bar can expedite your navigation, particularly if you constantly find yourself looking for the book icon that typically allows you to access those bookmarks.

Then it is a simple matter of adding a new bookmark to the bookmarks bar folder so that it appears in the persistent bookmarks bar.

Step 1: Tap the Settings icon.

Step 2: Scroll down to the Safari option in the left column, then select it.

Step 3: Move the slider to the right of Always Show Bookmarks Bar so that it says On .

Once you know how to show bookmarks bar in Safari on iPad, you will be able to toggle its display on or off depending on whether or not you need those bookmarks for your browsing sessions.

Now that you are displaying the bookmarks bar, it is necessary to add bookmarks to it.

How to Create a Bookmark in the Safari iPad App

The steps in this section will show you what you need to do to create a bookmark for a Web page that you are visiting.

Step 1: Launch the Safari browser.

Step 2: navigate to the website for which you want to add a bookmark., step 3: tap the share icon to the left of the address bar, then choose the bookmark option..

Step 4: Select the Bookmarks option.

Step 5: Touch the Bookmarks Bar option.

Step 6: Touch the Save button.

You can then use the Edit  button at the top-right corner of the Bookmarks window to delete existing bookmarks and to move existing bookmarks to the Bookmarks Bar.

If you want to move an existing bookmark to the Bookmarks Bar, simply choose that bookmark while in Edit mode, then change it to the Bookmarks Bar.

Are you looking for a way to keep your browsing activity private from other people who are using your iPad? This article will show you how to enable Private Browsing in the Safari iPad app .

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How to Activate the iPad Bookmarks Bar

While the iPad’s Safari browser has a dedicated Bookmarks button, you can access your favorite sites more quickly by making the Bookmarks Bar always visible.

• Open the Safari browser .
• Tap the Bookmarks icon.  It's shaped like a book and also includes your reading list.

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Enabling and adding to the Bookmarks Bar in Safari for iPad [How To]

By Jose Gutierrez • 7:32 pm, April 5, 2010

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By having an iPad, you now have the internet in your hands (and probably on your couch), at least according to Steve Jobs. But are you wishing you had a bookmarks bar like in regular Safari? After reading this quick guide you soon will.

Enabling the Bookmarks Bar in Safari

To get the bookmarks bar to show in Safari for iPad, you first need to enable it in Settings .

1. Open the  Settings application on your iPad’s Home screen. 2. Select  Safari from the left sidebar. 3. Just under AutoFill you should see Always Show Bookmarks Bar ; Set that to ON .

Now you will see the Bookmarks Bar in Safari. Now let’s add some bookmarks to that spanking new bookmarks bar.

Adding to the Bookmarks Bar

4. Go back to your home screen and open the  Safari app. Surf to one of your favorite sites. Tap on the + (Plus Symbol) located to the left of the  Address Bar.

It’s that easy. Now you can save your favorite sites to your bookmarks bar. Be aware that saving to the  Bookmarks Bar will be the default way to add a bookmark unless you go back in and change the selection back to just Bookmarks . Happy browsing!

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How to Enable the Bookmarks Bar in Safari for the iPad

This brief tutorial will show you how to display the Bookmarks Bar (now called Favorites Bar) in Safari for the iPad, and how to add bookmarks to it.

Apple seems stuck trying to decide if they’re called bookmarks or favorites, but they’re the same thing.

• Start out by selecting Settings from the iPad home screen.

• Select Safari from the Settings column

• On the right side of the Settings screen, look for the GENERAL section and then toggle the Show Favorites Bar switch to ON

• Back in Safari you should now see the Favorites Bar directly below the Address Bar.

• The order of your bookmarks depends on the order your favorites have been added – but they’re easy to switch around. Bring up the Favorites menu by tapping the Show/Hide Sidebar button (see screenshot below) and then tap the Edit link at the bottom of your Favorites list.

• Tap the button with “3 dashes” (see screenshot below) next to the item you want to move on the Favorites Bar and drag that item up or down your list. The first/top item in your Favorites list will be the first item in your Favorites Bar. The number of favorites that will “fit” on the Favorites Bar in Safari will depend on your iPad screen size and the length of each bookmarks name.

While you’re here, why not check out the other guides, tips and tricks in our iPad section!

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How to Display the iPad’s Safari Bookmarks Bar

Would you like to conveniently access your favorite bookmarks from Safari on your iPad? You can, by showing the Bookmarks Bar in Safari. By default the Safari browser window only displays the address bar, commonly used commands and the search bar. You can access your Bookmarks by tapping on the Bookmarks icon, but you can also get to your most frequently accessed bookmarks by tapping on the links contained in the Bookmarks Bar. The how-to below will show you how enable this very useful feature.

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1. Tap on Settings from the Home Screen .

2. Tap on Safari in the Settings pane.

3. Toggle ON the Always Show Bookmarks Bar switch.

Next time you launch Safari with your iPad, you will notice that the Bookmarks Bar will be displayed.

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Customize the Toolbar

Return to the default toolbar.

• Bookmarks Are Called Favorites
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Hide or Show the Tab Bar

Hide or show the status bar.

Like many applications, Safari lets you tweak its interface to suit your preferences. You can customize, hide, or show the toolbar, bookmarks bar, favorites bar, tab bar, and status bar. Configuring these Safari interface bars to suit the way you use the browser can save you time and effort.

The toolbar runs across the top of the Safari screen, where the address area is. Here's how to add and remove items to your liking.

From the View menu, select Customize Toolbar .

Select an item you want to add to the toolbar and drag it to the toolbar. Safari will automatically adjust the size of the address and search fields to make room for the new item(s). When you finish, choose Done .

Try adding iCloud Tabs to easily continue browsing sites right where you left off when using other Apple devices. Select Text Size to add the capability to change the size of text on a page quickly.

Alternatively, right-click in an open space in the toolbar and select Customize Toolbar .

You can adjust a couple of other things very quickly, too:

• Rearrange icons in the toolbar by clicking and dragging them to a new location.
• Delete an item from the toolbar by right-clicking it and selecting Remove Item from the pop-up menu.

If you get carried away with customizing the toolbar, and you're not happy with the result, it's easy to return to the default toolbar.

Click and drag the default toolbar set from the bottom of the window to the toolbar.

Click Done .

Safari Favorites Shortcuts

Apple changed the name of the bar from bookmarks to Favorites with the release of OS X Mavericks . No matter what you call the bar, it's a handy place to store links to favorite websites.

Hide or Show the Bookmarks or Favorites Bar 

If you don't use the Favorites bar or want to gain a little screen real estate, you can close the bar. Simply select View > Hide Favorites Bar ( or Hide Favorites Bar , depending on the version of Safari you are using).

If you change your mind and decide you miss the bookmarks bar, go to the View menu and select Show Bookmarks Bar or Show Favorites bar.

In OS X Yosemite and later: Web page titles no longer appear in the toolbar area of the Safari browser if you have the tab bar hidden. Displaying the Tab Bar allows you to see the current page title, even if you don't use tabs.

Like other browsers, Safari supports tabbed browsing , which lets you have multiple pages open without having multiple browser windows open.

If you open a webpage in a new tab, Safari will automatically show the tab bar. If you want the tab bar always to be visible, even if you only have a single web page open, select View > Show Tab Bar .

To hide the tab bar, select View > Hide Tab Bar .

If you have more than one page open in a tab, you'll need to close the tabs before you can hide the tab bar. Click or tap the Close button (the little "X") in a tab to close it.

The status bar displays at the bottom of the Safari window. If you let your mouse hover over a link on a web page, the status bar will show the URL for that link, so you can see where you're going before you click the link. In most cases, this isn't important, but sometimes it's nice to check a URL before you go to the page, especially if the link is sending you to a different website.

• To display the status bar, select View > Show Status Bar .
• To hide the status bar, select View > Hide Status Bar .

Experiment with the Safari toolbar, favorites, tab, and status bars to find what works best for you. Generally, you'll find that having all the bars visible is most helpful, but if you need to maximize your viewing area, closing one or all is always an option.

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

• How to add a bookmark
• How to search for a bookmark
• How to edit a bookmark
• How to remove a bookmark
• How to add an article to your Reading List
• How to view your Reading List
• How to delete articles from your Reading List

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.

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• 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 .

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How To : This Hidden Setting Gives Safari's Favorites Bar Better-Looking Shortcuts to Your Most-Used Bookmarks

Apple has a new way to tidy up your favorite bookmarks in Safari , making them easier to access than ever before. This new feature saves space, allowing you to quickly see more of your favorites at the same time.

While you can quickly access any of your iCloud-synced favorite bookmarks in Safari from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, the newest Safari feature is for macOS and iPadOS only since it's all about the Favorites Bar. The bookmarks bar has been available in Safari on macOS for a while but has only become an iPad option since iPadOS 17 .

To show the Favorites Bar on macOS, go to View –> Show Favorites in Safari's menu bar. On iPadOS, go to Settings –> Safari and toggle on "Show Favorites Bar."

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Since the initial release of macOS 14 Sonoma and iPadOS 17, Safari 17 has included an option to hide favicons, or website icons, from bookmarks in the Favorites Bar. It also affects folder icons and works with Safari 17 on the older macOS versions.

With the feature, favicons will still appear on tabs, history results, and Safari's Start Page on macOS and iPadOS, as well as in the list that pops up after you click the "Show more bookmarks" icon (>>) at the end of the Favorites Bar on macOS. However, it will increase the number of favorites you see on the Favorites Bar as a whole.

In the Safari 17.4 update for macOS, released March 7, two days after it became available on iPadOS 17 , there's an even better way to save space in the Favorites Bar. Instead of removing the icons, you can remove the text, freeing up even more room for additional bookmarks to show at once in the bar. Let's see how it all works below, but make sure you're running Safari 17.4 first.

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Option 1: show/hide titles per bookmark on mac, option 2: show/hide titles per bookmark on ipad, option 3: show/hide all titles or icons on mac, option 4: show/hide all titles or icons on ipad.

To show only the icon of a specific webpage in your Favorites Bar on macOS, right-click or Control-click the bookmark in the bar and deselect "Show Title." Only the webpage's icon will show. However, if the bookmark gets pushed off into the hidden "Show more bookmarks" list, its name will still appear next to its icon.

To return the name, right-click or Control-click the bookmark in the bar and select "Show Title."

Before Safari 17.4, the only option was "Show Icons," which applied to the whole Favorites Bar. This option showed only the title of bookmarks for everything visible in the bar. There was no option to show only website icons.

To show only the icon of a specific webpage in your Favorites Bar on iPadOS, long-press or tap and hold the bookmark in the bar, tap "Edit," toggle off "Show Title," and hit "Save."

Only the webpage's icon will show. However, if the bookmark gets pushed off into the hidden "More" list (•••), its name will still appear next to a bookmark icon (favicons don't appear in this list).

To bring the name back, long-press or tap and hold the bookmark in the bar, tap "Edit," toggle on "Show Title," and hit "Save."

This was not possible prior to iPadOS 17.4.

If you want to change how the bookmarks and folders look in the Favorites Bar on macOS en masse, right-click or Control-click the Favorites Bar but not a bookmark or folder directly.

To keep the default settings on the Favorites Bar, make sure "Show Icons and Text" is selected. This is also how things appear in the hidden "Show more bookmarks" list. If you choose any of the other options, you won't be able to show or hide titles for individual webpages.

To show only website icons on the Favorites Bar, select "Show Icons Only." Folder names will still appear next to folder icons since you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between them otherwise. And if the webpage's symbol gets pushed to the hidden "Show more bookmarks" list, its name will still appear next to its icon.

To show only text on the Favorites Bar, select "Show Text Only." All website and folder icons will disappear, and only bookmark titles and folder names will remain. Folders will be distinguishable by the chevron symbol next to them.

If the bookmark's or folder's name ends up in the hidden "Show more bookmarks" list, its icon will still appear next to its title.

Your only option before Safari 17.4 was "Show Icons." There was no option to show only website icons.

To change how the bookmarks and folders look in the entire Favorites Bar on iPadOS, go to Settings –> Safari –> Favorites Bar Appearance. The default option is "Show Icons and Text." If you choose any of the other options, you won't be able to show or hide titles for individual webpages.

To show only website icons on the Favorites Bar, select "Show Icons Only." Folder names will still appear next to folder icons since you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between them otherwise. And if the webpage's symbol gets pushed to the hidden "More" list, its name will still appear next to a bookmark icon.

To show only text on the Favorites Bar, select "Show Text Only." All website and folder icons will disappear, and only bookmark titles and folder names will remain. Folders will be distinguishable by the chevron symbol next to them. This text-only setting was available for Safari on iPad before iPadOS 17.4 by disabling the "Show Icons in Favorites Bar" switch in Settings –> Safari.

If the bookmark's or folder's name ends up in the hidden "More" list, a bookmark or folder icon will still appear next to its title.

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Safari, Apple's widely used web browser, offers a seamless and intuitive browsing experience for its users. One of the key features that enhances user productivity and accessibility is the Bookmarks Bar. This handy toolbar allows users to quickly access their favorite websites, bookmarks, and folders with just a single click, eliminating the need to navigate through multiple menus and tabs.

The Bookmarks Bar, when enabled, appears just below the address bar, providing a convenient space to store and organize frequently visited websites. Whether it's a collection of news websites, productivity tools, or entertainment portals, the Bookmarks Bar serves as a personalized gateway to the web, tailored to the user's browsing habits and preferences.

In this article, we will delve into the process of enabling and customizing the Bookmarks Bar in Safari, empowering users to optimize their browsing experience and streamline access to their most visited online destinations. Whether you're a seasoned Safari user or a newcomer to the browser, mastering the art of utilizing the Bookmarks Bar can significantly enhance your browsing efficiency and overall satisfaction with the Safari web browser . So, let's embark on this journey to unlock the full potential of Safari's Bookmarks Bar and revolutionize the way you navigate the digital realm.

Accessing Safari Preferences

Accessing Safari Preferences is the first step towards customizing the browsing experience and enabling the Bookmarks Bar. To access the preferences, follow these simple steps:

Launch Safari : Open the Safari web browser on your Mac device. You can find the Safari icon in the Dock or by searching for it using Spotlight.

Navigate to the Menu Bar : At the top of the screen, you will see the Menu Bar. Click on "Safari" in the Menu Bar to reveal a drop-down menu.

Select "Preferences" : From the drop-down menu, select "Preferences." Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut "Command + ," to directly access the Preferences window.

Explore the Preferences Window : A new window will appear, showcasing various settings and options for customizing your Safari browsing experience.

Navigate to the "Tabs" Section : Within the Preferences window, you will find a series of tabs at the top. Click on the "Tabs" tab to access the settings related to tabs and the Bookmarks Bar.

By following these steps, you will successfully access the Safari Preferences, setting the stage for enabling and customizing the Bookmarks Bar to suit your browsing needs and preferences. This simple yet crucial step opens the door to a plethora of customization options, allowing you to tailor Safari to your unique browsing habits and optimize your online navigation experience.

Enabling Bookmarks Bar

Enabling the Bookmarks Bar in Safari is a straightforward process that empowers users to conveniently access their favorite websites and bookmarks with a single click. Once the Safari Preferences window is open, users can seamlessly enable the Bookmarks Bar by following these simple steps:

Navigate to the "Show Favorites Bar" Option : Within the "Tabs" section of the Safari Preferences window, users will find the "Show favorites bar" option. This checkbox, when selected, activates the Bookmarks Bar, making it visible just below the address bar in the Safari browser window .

Check the Box : To enable the Bookmarks Bar, simply click on the checkbox next to the "Show favorites bar" option. Once selected, the Bookmarks Bar will instantly appear beneath the address bar, ready to be populated with your favorite websites and bookmarks.

Witness the Instant Transformation : Upon enabling the Bookmarks Bar, users will notice the immediate convenience it brings to their browsing experience. The once-hidden gateway to their most visited websites and bookmarks is now easily accessible, streamlining their online navigation and enhancing productivity.

Enabling the Bookmarks Bar in Safari marks the beginning of a personalized browsing journey, where users can effortlessly access their preferred online destinations and streamline their web browsing activities. With the Bookmarks Bar now prominently displayed, users can proceed to customize it to their liking, further enhancing its functionality and relevance to their browsing habits.

By following these simple steps, users can unlock the full potential of the Bookmarks Bar in Safari, transforming their browsing experience and optimizing their access to frequently visited websites and bookmarks. This foundational customization sets the stage for a more efficient and personalized browsing experience, tailored to the individual preferences and habits of each user.

Customizing Bookmarks Bar

Once the Bookmarks Bar is enabled in Safari, users have the opportunity to customize it to suit their specific browsing needs and preferences. Customizing the Bookmarks Bar not only enhances its visual appeal but also optimizes its functionality, allowing users to efficiently organize and access their favorite websites and bookmarks. Here's how users can personalize and tailor the Bookmarks Bar to create a seamless browsing experience:

Adding Bookmarks and Folders

Users can populate the Bookmarks Bar with their favorite websites and bookmarks by simply dragging and dropping them onto the bar. This intuitive process allows for quick and effortless organization of frequently visited websites, ensuring easy access with just a single click. Additionally, users can create folders within the Bookmarks Bar to categorize and group related websites, further streamlining their browsing experience.

Rearranging and Removing Items

The flexibility of the Bookmarks Bar enables users to rearrange the position of bookmarks and folders based on their priority and frequency of use. By simply dragging the items within the bar, users can customize the order in which their favorite websites are displayed, optimizing accessibility and efficiency. Furthermore, users can remove unwanted bookmarks or folders from the bar with ease, ensuring that it remains clutter-free and tailored to their current browsing preferences.

Utilizing Favicons

Favicons, the small icons associated with websites, can enhance the visual appeal of the Bookmarks Bar while also providing quick visual recognition of favorite websites. When adding bookmarks to the Bookmarks Bar, Safari automatically includes the favicon associated with the website, adding a touch of visual flair to the bar and aiding in easy identification of bookmarks.

Creating Shortcuts

For websites that are frequently visited or essential for daily tasks, users can create shortcuts on the Bookmarks Bar. These shortcuts provide direct access to specific web pages, eliminating the need to navigate through multiple tabs or menus. By leveraging shortcuts, users can streamline their workflow and access critical web resources with unparalleled ease.

Syncing Across Devices

With iCloud integration, the Bookmarks Bar and its customizations can be synced across all Apple devices, ensuring a consistent browsing experience across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. This seamless synchronization allows users to access their personalized Bookmarks Bar from any Apple device, maintaining continuity and convenience in their browsing habits.

By customizing the Bookmarks Bar in Safari, users can transform it into a personalized gateway to the web, tailored to their unique browsing habits and preferences. This level of customization not only enhances the visual appeal of the browser but also significantly improves browsing efficiency, allowing users to navigate the digital realm with unparalleled ease and convenience.

In conclusion, the Bookmarks Bar in Safari serves as a powerful tool for streamlining web browsing activities and enhancing productivity. By enabling and customizing the Bookmarks Bar, users can create a personalized gateway to their most visited websites and bookmarks, revolutionizing the way they navigate the digital realm.

The process of accessing Safari Preferences and enabling the Bookmarks Bar sets the stage for a tailored browsing experience, allowing users to effortlessly access their favorite online destinations with a single click. The seamless integration of the Bookmarks Bar just below the address bar provides unparalleled convenience, eliminating the need to navigate through multiple menus and tabs to reach frequently visited websites.

Furthermore, the ability to customize the Bookmarks Bar empowers users to organize their favorite websites and bookmarks in a manner that aligns with their browsing habits and preferences. Whether it's creating folders to categorize related websites, rearranging items for optimal accessibility, or leveraging favicons for visual recognition, the customization options offered by the Bookmarks Bar cater to a diverse range of user needs.

The Bookmarks Bar not only enhances efficiency but also adds a touch of personalization to the browsing experience. By syncing customizations across Apple devices through iCloud integration, users can seamlessly transition between their Mac, iPhone, and iPad, maintaining a consistent browsing environment tailored to their preferences.

In essence, the Bookmarks Bar in Safari transcends its role as a mere collection of website shortcuts; it becomes a reflection of the user's browsing habits, preferences, and workflow. It transforms the browsing experience into a personalized journey, where every click on the Bookmarks Bar leads to a familiar and essential online destination.

By mastering the art of utilizing the Bookmarks Bar in Safari, users can unlock the full potential of their browsing experience, optimizing efficiency, and accessibility while adding a touch of personalization to their digital interactions. Whether it's for work, leisure, or research, the Bookmarks Bar stands as a testament to Safari's commitment to empowering users with a seamless and intuitive browsing experience.

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Bookmarking websites is a great way to keep track of them for later. If you visit a lot of websites, you can bookmark them in Safari. You can also create folders, edit existing bookmarks, and search for them. Here's how to add a bookmark in Safari using your Mac computer, iPhone, or iPad.

Bookmarking Websites in Safari

To add a new bookmark in Safari, open the webpage you want to save. On Mac, click Bookmarks in the top toolbar, then click Add Bookmark . On iOS, tap the Share icon, then tap Add Bookmark .

• You can enter a website in the address bar or use Google Search to find it.

• Alternatively, click the Share button in the top-right corner of the window.

• A pop-up window will open.

• To add a new folder, click Bookmarks in the menu bar, then click Add Bookmark Folder . This will add an "untitled folder" to the sidebar in Safari. Long-click the folder to edit the name.

• To access your bookmarks, click Bookmarks in the menu bar and click on the bookmark you want to open.
• Click Bookmarks 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.
• You can also import bookmarks to Safari .

• You can enter a website in the address bar or enter keywords to search for one.

• If you want to create a new bookmark folder , tap the Bookmarks icon in Safari. It's a blue outline of two curved pages. Then tap Edit in the corner of the screen, tap New Folder , type a name for the folder, and tap Bookmarks under location.

• To access your bookmarks, tap the Bookmarks icon in Safari, then tap the bookmark you want to open.
• To delete a bookmark, tap the Bookmarks icon in Safari, then tap Edit in the corner of the screen. Tap the red - next to the bookmark you want to delete, then tap Delete .

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How to hide or show website icons in Safari Favorites Bar

Learn how to remove or display the website icons of your favorite bookmarks in Safari’s top Favorites Bar on your iPad and Mac running iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma.

Show top Favorites Bar in Safari

Safari on Mac and iPad (not iPhone because of the smaller screen area) lets you show a thin strip of your favorite bookmarks at the top of the browser, just below the URL address bar.

This row of favorite websites is visible at all times, whether you’re on the Safari Start Page or a web page. Plus, it appears in both the Separate and Compact tabs settings.

The Favorites Bar takes a little extra screen area but makes it easy to access your favorite bookmarks without the need to go to the Start Page or open the bookmarks section.

If you have not already enabled this, you can do it by following these steps.

• Open Safari .
• From the top menu bar, click  View  and choose  Show Favorites Bar .
• Alternatively, you can press  Shift + Command + B  keys together to show (or hide) the Favorites Bar.

• Open the  Settings   app .
• Scroll down and tap  Safari .
• Turn on  Show Favorites Bar .

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Hide or show website icons in Safari Favorites Bar

Starting with macOS Sonoma and iPadOS 17, the Favorites Bar displays the website icon (also called favicon). This makes it similar to other browsers like Google Chrome that show the favicons in their top bookmarks bar.

For many people, the tiny site icons are not only aesthetically pleasing but can also help identify a bookmark faster.

However, if you feel differently and prefer the old look with only the site name, here’s how to hide those icons from the Favorites Bar.

• Place the mouse or trackpad cursor on the Favorites Bar.
• Right-click or Control-click and uncheck (or check) Show Icons .

• Go to the  Settings   app  and tap  Safari .
• Turn off (or on) the switch for  Show Icons in Favorites Bar .

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Rearrange your Favourites: Drag them to different locations.

Show only an icon for a web page in the Favourites bar: Control-click a web page’s title, then unselect Show Title.

Show only an icon for all web pages in the Favourites bar: Control-click between web pages in the Favourites bar, then select Show Icons Only.

Edit the name of a favourite website or folder: Control-click the name you want to change on the Favourites page or in the Favourites bar, then choose Rename from the shortcut menu. You can also force click the name, or click and hold it until it’s highlighted, then enter a new one.

Remove a website from Favourites: Drag the website from the Favourites bar or from the Favourites area into the toolbar, then let it go. You can also Control-click the website, then choose Delete from the shortcut menu.

Show a different bookmarks folder in Favourites on the Start Page: Choose Safari > Settings, click General, then use the “Start Page Favourites” pop-up menu.

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