How to Arrange your Favorites Alphabetically in Microsoft Edge

Arranging your favorites alphabetically in Microsoft Edge sorts your saved websites from A to Z with a single click so you can find what you need fast. Edge is a web browser (an app used to view pages on the internet) that holds hundreds of bookmarks in a side panel.

A cluttered list slows you down when you want to reopen a specific page. Instead of dragging items into order by hand, the built-in sort tool organizes the entire list instantly.

Step 1Go to Your Favorites in Microsoft Edge

To sort edge favorites, you first need to open the favorites menu by clicking the star icon in the top-right corner of the Microsoft Edge window. If the star icon is missing, click the three-dot menu button in the top right and select Favorites from the drop-down list to view your saved websites.

1. Find the “Favorites” button. Look in the top-right corner of your Microsoft Edge window. You’ll see a few icons. One usually looks like a star. Click this star.
2. If you don’t see the star: Click the three dots (the “Settings and more” menu). Look for “Favorites” in the list. You can also press Ctrl + Shift + O on your keyboard.
3. Click the star icon. A side panel will appear. It shows your Favorites bar and any folders you’ve made. This is where we start organizing.

Step 2Open the Full Favorites Page for Better Organizing

To sort edge favorites effectively, open the full Favorites management page by clicking the three-dot menu inside the open favorites panel and selecting Open favorites page. This action opens a dedicated tab in your browser that gives you full control over all your saved links and folders at the same time.

1. Find the “More options” button. In the Favorites panel that popped out, look for another set of three dots. This is the “More options” menu for your favorites.
2. Choose “Open favorites page.” Clicking this will open a new tab just for managing your saved websites. It’s like looking at the whole map before you start moving things.

Step 3How to Sort Favorites Alphabetically

To sort edge favorites alphabetically, right-click on 🖱️ any empty space within the main Favorites page and select the option to sort by name. Make sure your mouse cursor is in a blank area between your links or folders so the right-click menu appears correctly without selecting a specific item.

1. Right-click on 🖱️ the Favorites page. Once you are on the full Favorites page (the one in the new tab), find an empty spot. This could be between your favorite links or folders. Do not right-click *on* a link or folder. Click in the empty space where they are shown.
2. Choose “Sort by name” from the menu. A small menu will show up. Find the option that says “Sort by name” and click it. Edge will instantly arrange your top favorites and the items inside any open folders in alphabetical order.

What happens: When you choose “Sort by name,” Edge sorts all the websites and folders shown on the main Favorites page alphabetically, from A to Z. If you have folders, the folders themselves will be sorted alphabetically. Then, the items *inside* each folder will also be sorted alphabetically.

This sorting feature applies only to items on the main Favorites page. Subfolders within that page require individual sorting. Edge typically sorts items inside subfolders when you open them, but check all subfolders to ensure their contents are alphabetized.

Reference:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/organize-favorites-in-microsoft-edge

Summary

When you sort edge favorites alphabetically, Microsoft Edge organizes all your saved websites and folders by name on the main management page. This process rearranges your main list and sorts the contents inside any folders you have open, making it much faster to find specific links later.

Sorting favorites in Microsoft Edge alphabetically arranges saved websites and folders on the main Favorites page. This sorting method also organizes items within any opened folders.