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I have a Firefox 10.0.2 how can I keep my bookmarks permanetly visible in a side bar?

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I can't activate a side bar in the latest version of Firefox

I can't activate a side bar in the latest version of Firefox

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{ Ctrl + B } opens and closes the Bookmarks Sidebar
As long as you keep the Sidebar open when you close Firefox, it should be there the next time you open Firefox. If not, the localstore.rdf file in your Profile folder is partially corrupt.

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So you want to add the bookmarks in your bar where are the folders "Most Visited" and "Latest Headlines". Am i right?

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{ Ctrl + B } opens and closes the Bookmarks Sidebar
As long as you keep the Sidebar open when you close Firefox, it should be there the next time you open Firefox. If not, the localstore.rdf file in your Profile folder is partially corrupt.

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Thank you Ctrl+B is a solution!

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See also View > Sidebar > Bookmarks (Ctrl+B)

Press F10 or tap the Alt key to bring up the "Menu Bar" temporarily if the Menu Bar is hidden.