How to Rename a Web Bookmark

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Did you save a bookmark, only to find that its name is something funky like "Pigsfeet.com, real tasty pickled pigs feet for you and me"? It's easy to change it.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Internet Access
  • Internet Explorer
  • Netscape Navigator

Internet Explorer 5

Step1
Open the Favorites menu and choose Organize Favorites.
Step2
Select the item you want to rename.
Step3
Click Rename.
Step4
Type in the new name over the old one.
Step5
Click Close.

Netscape Navigator

Step1
Open the Bookmarks menu and choose Go to Bookmarks.
Step2
Click on Item.
Step3
Choose Properties in the pop-up menu.
Step4
Click on the site name you want to change.
Step5
Type in the new name over the old one.
Step6
Click OK.

Tips & Warnings

  • Rename a long site to something short and to the point.
  • Press Ctrl+B on your keyboard for a shortcut to the box where you rename bookmarks.

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