How to Change the Name of a Bookmark on a Mac Computer

Three Methods:ChromeSafariFirefox

Did you recently save a bookmark on your Mac computer, but think the name of it doesn't match the page it leads to? If one doesn't match, you can change the old name of it into a new name to make it feel right.

Method 1
Chrome

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    Right-click on the bookmark you want to change the name of.
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    Choose Edit from the drop down menu. A small window should pop up.
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    Type in the new name you want the bookmark to be named after.
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    Type in the URL you want the bookmark to lead to, if you'd like.
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    Click Save when you're done.
    • The bookmark's name should have a different name after clicking Save.

Method 2
Safari

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    Right-click on the bookmark you want to change the name of.
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    Choose "Rename Bookmark" from the drop down menu.
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    Type in the name you would like the bookmark to be.
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    Click anywhere in the browser to confirm the new name.

Method 3
Firefox

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    Go to the bookmark you would like to change.
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    Right-click on it and choose "Properties" from the drop down menu.
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    Type in the new name you want the bookmark to be.
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    Click "Save."

Tips

  • If you'd like, you could also change the URL.

Article Info

Categories: Mac