Steps to Create Favorite Folders in Microsoft Edge Browser

Staying organized with your bookmarks can significantly enhance your browsing experience. Microsoft Edge allows you to create favorites folders that help you easily categorize and access your most visited websites. This guide will show you how to create and manage favorites folders in both desktop and mobile versions of Microsoft Edge.

Creating Favorites Folders in Microsoft Edge on Desktop

Open Microsoft Edge. Locate the “Favorites” button (a star with three lines) in the top-right corner.
Access the Favorites menu. Click the “Favorites” button or use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + O.
Add a new folder. Select the “Add Folder” button (folder symbol with a “+” sign).
Name your folder. Type a name for your new folder and press “Enter” or click outside the text box to create it.

Creating Favorites Folders in Microsoft Edge on Mobile

Launch Edge on mobile. If you haven’t installed it yet, download the Edge app from your app store.
Open the menu. Tap on the three-line menu icon at the bottom-right corner.
Navigate to Favorites. Tap the “Favorites” icon (star symbol) to access your favorites menu.
Add a new folder. Press the “Add Folder” button in the top-right corner, type a name for the folder, and tap “Save.”

Adding Favorites to Your Folders

After creating your favorites folders, you can easily add pages to them using one of two methods:

Method 1: Creating a Favorite Directly in the Folder

Visit the webpage. Open the page you wish to add to a favorite folder.
Add the page to your favorites. Click the Favorites symbol.
Select the folder. Right-click the desired folder and choose “Add this page to folder.”

Method 2: Creating a Favorite, Then Moving It to the Folder

Open the desired page. Click the “Favorites” button.
Add the page to your favorites. Click the “Add Favorite” button (the star).
Move the favorite. Drag the page into the desired folder (the text will shift slightly to indicate it’s in the right spot).