Exporting and Importing Bookmarks and Favorites: Difference between revisions
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General Guidelines | == General Guidelines == | ||
This module will show users how to export bookmarks or favorites from a browser for backup or migration to different browser or computer. Details on how to export or import bookmarks or favorites from Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari for both Windows and MacOS users will be provided. | This module will show users how to export bookmarks or favorites from a browser for backup or migration to different browser or computer. Details on how to export or import bookmarks or favorites from Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari for both Windows and MacOS users will be provided. | ||
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* Mozilla Firefox | * Mozilla Firefox | ||
== | === For Google Chrome Users === | ||
For Google Chrome Users | |||
Task: Export/import bookmarks from Google Chrome | Task: Export/import bookmarks from Google Chrome | ||
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3. Click the "Three dots” on the top right of the bookmark manager, then select "Export bookmarks" or "Import bookmarks" | 3. Click the "Three dots” on the top right of the bookmark manager, then select "Export bookmarks" or "Import bookmarks" | ||
4. Export and Import | |||
* If you choose “Export”: Name and Save the ''.HTML'' file | |||
* If you choose “Import”: Locate and select the ''.HTML'' file that you have saved or choose "Import from another browser" if desired. | |||
* If | |||
* If | |||
==== Summative for Google Chrome Users ==== | |||
Your bookmarks are now successfully exported/imported from Google Chrome. The bookmarks HTML file you saved is now ready for backup or migration to a different browser or computer. | Your bookmarks are now successfully exported/imported from Google Chrome. The bookmarks HTML file you saved is now ready for backup or migration to a different browser or computer. | ||
== | === For Microsoft Edge Users === | ||
For Microsoft Edge Users | |||
General Guidelines: Export favorites from Microsoft Edge | General Guidelines: Export favorites from Microsoft Edge | ||
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2. Select "Favorites" | 2. Select "Favorites" | ||
3. Click the "Three dots" on the top right of the Favorites, then select "Export favorites" or "Import favorites" | 3. Click the "Three dots" on the top right of the Favorites, then select "Export favorites" or "Import favorites" | ||
4. Export and Import | 4. Export and Import | ||
* If | * If you choose Export - Name and Save the ''.HTML'' file | ||
* If | * If you choose Import - Locate and select the ''.HTML'' file that you have saved or choose "Import from another browser" if desired. | ||
==== Summative for Microsoft Edge Users ==== | |||
Your favorites are now successfully exported/imported from Microsoft Edge. The favorites HTML file you saved is now ready for backup or migration to a different browser or computer. | Your favorites are now successfully exported/imported from Microsoft Edge. The favorites HTML file you saved is now ready for backup or migration to a different browser or computer. | ||
== | === For Apple Safari Users === | ||
For Apple Safari Users | |||
General Guidelines: To export bookmarks from Apple Safari | General Guidelines: To export bookmarks from Apple Safari | ||
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3. Name and Save the file | 3. Name and Save the file | ||
==== Summative for Apple Safari Users ==== | |||
Summative for Apple Safari Users | |||
Your bookmarks are now successfully exported/imported from Apple Safari. The bookmarks HTML file you saved is now ready for backup or migration to a different browser or computer. | Your bookmarks are now successfully exported/imported from Apple Safari. The bookmarks HTML file you saved is now ready for backup or migration to a different browser or computer. | ||
== | === For Mozilla Firefox Users === | ||
For Mozilla Firefox Users | |||
General Guidelines: To export bookmarks from Mozilla Firefox (Firefox) | General Guidelines: To export bookmarks from Mozilla Firefox (Firefox) | ||
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4. Select the "Two arrows" for import and backup, then select "Export bookmarks to HTML..." | 4. Select the "Two arrows" for import and backup, then select "Export bookmarks to HTML..." | ||
5. Export and Import | 5. Export and Import | ||
* If | * If you choose Export - Name and Save the ''.HTML'' file | ||
* If | * If you choose Import - Locate and select the ''.HTML'' file that you have saved or choose "Import from another browser" if desired. | ||
==== Summative for Mozilla Firefox Users ==== | |||
Your bookmarks are now successfully exported/imported from Mozilla Firefox. The bookmarks HTML file you saved is now ready for backup or migration to a different browser or computer. | Your bookmarks are now successfully exported/imported from Mozilla Firefox. The bookmarks HTML file you saved is now ready for backup or migration to a different browser or computer. | ||
Revision as of 12:19, 7 March 2025
General Guidelines
This module will show users how to export bookmarks or favorites from a browser for backup or migration to different browser or computer. Details on how to export or import bookmarks or favorites from Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari for both Windows and MacOS users will be provided.
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Apple Safari
- Mozilla Firefox
For Google Chrome Users
Task: Export/import bookmarks from Google Chrome
Instructions:
1. Click the "Three dots” on the top right
2. Select "Bookmarks and lists", then select "Bookmark manager"
3. Click the "Three dots” on the top right of the bookmark manager, then select "Export bookmarks" or "Import bookmarks"
4. Export and Import
- If you choose “Export”: Name and Save the .HTML file
- If you choose “Import”: Locate and select the .HTML file that you have saved or choose "Import from another browser" if desired.
Summative for Google Chrome Users
Your bookmarks are now successfully exported/imported from Google Chrome. The bookmarks HTML file you saved is now ready for backup or migration to a different browser or computer.
For Microsoft Edge Users
General Guidelines: Export favorites from Microsoft Edge
Instructions:
1. Click the "Three dots" on the top right
2. Select "Favorites"
3. Click the "Three dots" on the top right of the Favorites, then select "Export favorites" or "Import favorites"
4. Export and Import
- If you choose Export - Name and Save the .HTML file
- If you choose Import - Locate and select the .HTML file that you have saved or choose "Import from another browser" if desired.
Summative for Microsoft Edge Users
Your favorites are now successfully exported/imported from Microsoft Edge. The favorites HTML file you saved is now ready for backup or migration to a different browser or computer.
For Apple Safari Users
General Guidelines: To export bookmarks from Apple Safari
Instructions:
1. Select "File" on the top left
2. Select "Export". then select "Bookmarks..."
3. Name and Save the file
Summative for Apple Safari Users
Your bookmarks are now successfully exported/imported from Apple Safari. The bookmarks HTML file you saved is now ready for backup or migration to a different browser or computer.
For Mozilla Firefox Users
General Guidelines: To export bookmarks from Mozilla Firefox (Firefox)
Instructions
1. Click the "Three bars" on the top right
2. Select "Bookmarks"
3. At the bottom of all the bookmarks, select "Manage bookmarks"
4. Select the "Two arrows" for import and backup, then select "Export bookmarks to HTML..."
5. Export and Import
- If you choose Export - Name and Save the .HTML file
- If you choose Import - Locate and select the .HTML file that you have saved or choose "Import from another browser" if desired.
Summative for Mozilla Firefox Users
Your bookmarks are now successfully exported/imported from Mozilla Firefox. The bookmarks HTML file you saved is now ready for backup or migration to a different browser or computer.
