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how do I sort bookmarks in Firefox 4.0.1

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I am using Firefox 4.0.1. I want to sort my bookmarks alphabetically. I click on "Show All Bookmarks" and then click on "Views" then on "Sort" and finally "A > Z Sort Order" and the list of bookmarks in that current window becomes sorted in the manner I wanted. However, once done, if I click on my bookmarks icon to find a particular site, the original order (unsorted) is back. How can I make the sort remain?

I am using Firefox 4.0.1. I want to sort my bookmarks alphabetically. I click on "Show All Bookmarks" and then click on "Views" then on "Sort" and finally "A > Z Sort Order" and the list of bookmarks in that current window becomes sorted in the manner I wanted. However, once done, if I click on my bookmarks icon to find a particular site, the original order (unsorted) is back. How can I make the sort remain?

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Sorting in the Organizer, as you discovered, is only for the Organizer.

To alphabetize the Bookmarks menu, perhaps the easiest method is to display the Bookmarks sidebar using

Ctrl+b or
View menu > Sidebar > Bookmarks

Then toward the top right-click "Bookmarks Menu" and choose Sort by Name.

Does that work?

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i tried your solution but i still can't organise bookmarks in a-z order

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found a way to sort order of bookmarks in a-z order drag and drop and list stays same

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Hi nairby, I was offline yesterday. So your problem is solved? If not, please describe whether you want to sort the Bookmarks menu/sidebar or the list in the Bookmarks organizer/library, and what you've tried.

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