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My bookmarks sidebar no longer displays; restore article doesn't resolve.

malcolm76
malcolm76
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Previously, all bookmarks (toolbar, menu, unsorted) automatically displayed in a sidebar to the left of the screen; now they don't. How do I restore this display?

Previously, all bookmarks (toolbar, menu, unsorted) automatically displayed in a sidebar to the left of the screen; now they don't. How do I restore this display?

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Hi malcolm76, you can re-open the Bookmarks Sidebar using any of these methods:

  • Command+b (assuming the current page doesn't intercept it)
  • on the menu bar: View > Sidebar > Bookmarks
  • using the Bookmarks menu button on the main toolbar: View Bookmarks Sidebar
  • using the optional Sidebars button you can add to the toolbar or graphical menu: see Customize Firefox controls, buttons and toolbars

I'm not sure what causes it to open automatically, but perhaps leaving it open when you quit Firefox will save that status?

Modified by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer