Bookmarking on a Chromebook works the same way as on any other browser
To bookmark a page on your Chromebook, press Ctrl + D while viewing the page you want to save. A small dialog box will appear asking where you want to store the bookmark and what name you want to give it. The default location is your Bookmarks Bar, which sits just below the address bar. You can change the name to anything you want, or leave it as the page's original title. Click "Done" and the bookmark is saved.
That single keyboard shortcut is the fastest way to bookmark. If you prefer using your mouse or trackpad, you can also click the star icon on the right side of the address bar, then choose where to save it from the menu that appears.
Key Takeaways
- Press Ctrl + D to bookmark any page, or click the star icon in the address bar.
- Bookmarks save to your Bookmarks Bar by default, but you can create folders to organize them into categories.
- Your bookmarks sync across all devices where you sign into the same Google account.
- You can edit, delete, or move bookmarks anytime by opening the Bookmark Manager with Ctrl + Shift + B.
Where your bookmarks appear and how to access them
Once you bookmark a page, it appears as a clickable link on your Bookmarks Bar — the row of buttons just below the address bar. If the Bookmarks Bar is not visible on your Chromebook, press Ctrl + Shift + B to toggle it on and off. Clicking any bookmark takes you directly to that page.
If your Bookmarks Bar gets crowded, you can hide it again and access your bookmarks through the menu instead. Click the three vertical dots in the top right corner of Chrome, hover over "Bookmarks," and you will see a list of all your saved pages and folders. This menu also shows your bookmark folders, so you can organize bookmarks into categories without cluttering the bar itself.
Creating folders to organize your bookmarks
If you bookmark many pages, folders help keep them organized. To create a new folder, open the Bookmark Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + B, then click the three dots menu in the top right of the Bookmark Manager window and select "Add folder." Give the folder a name — for example, "Recipes" or "Work Projects" — and click "Save."
Once you have folders set up, you can move bookmarks into them. In the Bookmark Manager, click and drag a bookmark onto a folder to move it. You can also create a bookmark directly into a folder by pressing Ctrl + D, then clicking the dropdown menu that says "Bookmarks Bar" and selecting the folder you want instead.
Syncing bookmarks across your devices
When you sign into your Chromebook with a Google account, your bookmarks automatically sync to any other device where you sign in with the same account. This means bookmarks you create on your Chromebook appear in Chrome on your phone, tablet, or desktop computer without any extra steps.
If you have multiple Google accounts on your Chromebook, each account keeps its own set of bookmarks. Switching between accounts will show you different bookmarks. To check which account is currently signed in, click your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen.
Editing and deleting bookmarks
To change a bookmark's name or location, open the Bookmark Manager with Ctrl + Shift + B. Right-click the bookmark you want to edit and select "Edit." You can change the name, the URL, or which folder it sits in. Click "Save" when you are done.
To delete a bookmark, right-click it in the Bookmark Manager and select "Delete," or simply press the Delete key while the bookmark is selected. Deleted bookmarks cannot be recovered, so make sure you actually want to remove it before confirming. You can also delete bookmarks directly from the Bookmarks Bar by right-clicking them and selecting "Remove."
Using the Bookmark Manager to view all your bookmarks at once
The Bookmark Manager is the central place to see, organize, and manage every bookmark you have saved. Open it by pressing Ctrl + Shift + B, or by clicking the three dots menu, hovering over "Bookmarks," and selecting "Bookmark Manager."
In the Bookmark Manager, you can see all your folders on the left side and the bookmarks inside each folder on the right. You can drag bookmarks between folders, create new folders, rename existing ones, and delete bookmarks in bulk. The search box at the top lets you find a specific bookmark by typing part of its name or URL.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bookmark a page without using the keyboard shortcut?
Yes. Click the star icon on the right side of the address bar, then choose where to save the bookmark from the menu. You can also right-click anywhere on a page and select "Bookmark this page" from the context menu.
What happens to my bookmarks if I sign out of my Google account?
Your bookmarks remain on the Chromebook, but they will not sync to other devices anymore. If you sign back in with the same account, syncing resumes and your bookmarks reappear on your other devices.
Can I export my bookmarks to use them somewhere else?
Yes. Open the Bookmark Manager, click the three dots menu, and select "Export bookmarks." This downloads a file you can import into another browser or save as a backup. You can import bookmarks the same way by selecting "Import bookmarks" from that menu.
How do I bookmark a link without visiting the page first?
Right-click the link and select "Bookmark this link" from the menu. The page will not open, but the link will be saved to your bookmarks so you can visit it later.