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Having trouble backing up bookmarks

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I am trying to backup my book marks but have a problem.I followed the online directions but I get a file extension that I can't open(*json) How do I either open it or back them up with an extension that I can open? Thanks

I am trying to backup my book marks but have a problem.I followed the online directions but I get a file extension that I can't open(*json) How do I either open it or back them up with an extension that I can open? Thanks

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You can restore a bookmarks .json backup via the Bookmarks Manager.

Bookmarks > Organize Bookmarks > Import & Backup > Restore > Choose File


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Thanks for the reply.Can this type of file be opened and if so how?