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cant rename new folder, just keep getting 'new folder'

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jeffersbourne
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I book mark a page....bookmarks open in default to either 'NEW FOLDER' or MOBILE ...I then change path to 'OTHER BOOKMARKS ' where all my bookmarks are. bookmarks then change by itself and goes to 'new folder' I then try and change the name but all i get is a NEW FOLDER Look at the snap shot guys Help please...my bookmarks are in a mess

I book mark a page....bookmarks open in default to either 'NEW FOLDER' or MOBILE ...I then change path to 'OTHER BOOKMARKS ' where all my bookmarks are. bookmarks then change by itself and goes to 'new folder' I then try and change the name but all i get is a NEW FOLDER Look at the snap shot guys Help please...my bookmarks are in a mess
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Are you using Sync to sync bookmarks ?

Using Sync can cause this issue and you can try to disconnect Sync temporarily to see if that has effect.

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crankygoat
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You can only rename the New Folder in that dropdown menu when you first create it. You also need to select your chosen folder tree in which you want this new folder as a subfolder before creating the new folder.

You need to open Show All Bookmarks (the Library) to rename the folder later.

cor-el
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Are you using Sync to sync bookmarks ?

Using Sync can cause this issue and you can try to disconnect Sync temporarily to see if that has effect.

jeffersbourne
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SYNC. was the culprit. I was trying to be good by 'backing-up' bookmarks etc by syncing and it caused no end of problems...thank you

Standard8
Standard8
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As a workaround, you can create bookmark folders in the library window.

Go to the three-bar menu, select Library -> Bookmarks -> Show all Bookmarks (at the bottom).

Standard8
Standard8
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BTW, we are [aware of the issue].

Modified by cor-el

58 Desoto
58 Desoto
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Easy fix / workaround i opened my bookmarks in the side tab , right clicked on the folder i wanted to rename and selected properties. Name of folder opened in a box. I renamed it folder and hit OK. Folder renamed. Too easy