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How to Add Web Pages to Favorites in Microsoft Edge

Save websites as Favorites and access old Reading List items

By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 10, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Microsoft Chrome Safari Firefox

What to Know

In Microsoft Edge go to a site you want to add > in address bar, select Star > rename the favorite (optional) and select location > Done.To display Favorites in the address bar, select Favorites > 3 dots > Show Favorites bar > Always > Done. This article explains how to add web pages to Favorites in Microsoft Edge. Additional information covers how to display your favorites in the address bar. Make sure you update Edge to the latest version to use the newest features.

How to Add a Website to Your Favorites List

When you frequently access a website and don't want to enter its URL every time, add the website to your Favorites list. Open Microsoft Edge and go to the site you want to add to your Favorites list. Select the Star icon in the address bar. Alternatively, press Ctrl+D to create a new favorite, or go to Favorites > Add Current Tab to Favorites on the menu bar. Rename the favorite (if you want to), and choose a folder to save it in. Select Done. The website is added to your Favorites list.

How to Display Favorites Under the Address Bar

If you want easier access to your favorites, have favorites show up under the address bar. Select the Favorites icon (the star with three bars) at the top of Edge. Select the three dots under your Favorites. Select Show Favorites bar. Select Always, then select Done.

Access Your Reading Lists Items

Legacy Microsoft Edge offered a tool called Reading Lists, which allowed you to store articles and other web content for future viewing. The new Edge doesn't have this feature. However, after you upgrade, you can access your Reading List items in the Other Favorites folder. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Show the Favorites Bar in Microsoft Edge How to Switch to Desktop Mode on iPhone Adding Favorites to Internet Explorer 11 How to View Blurred Text on Websites How to Install and Use Microsoft Edge for Android How to Use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge How to Clear Cookies for a Specific Site How to Set the Home Page to Your Favorite Website How to Fix It When Microsoft Edge Is Not Working How to Fix a 404 Page Not Found Error How to Use Web Notes in Microsoft Edge How to Block a Website Why Isn't This Site Loading for Me? Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome How to Clear Your Search Bar History What Is a Web Browser? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies