How to Arrange your Favorites Alphabetically in Microsoft Edge

Arranging your Microsoft Edge Favorites alphabetically automatically sorts your saved websites for easier access. Favorites, which work like bookmarks, help you quickly revisit your favorite web pages.

When your list of saved sites becomes long, finding a specific link can get tricky. Fortunately, Microsoft Edge offers a simple way to sort these Favorites alphabetically.

This alphabetical sorting makes locating any saved website much faster. Following a few quick steps helps you keep your browsing organized and efficient.

Step 1Go to Your Favorites in Microsoft Edge

To sort your favorites alphabetically in Microsoft Edge, you first need to find them. Look for the star icon in the top-right corner of the Edge window. If you don’t see the star: Click the three dots, which opens the “Settings and more” menu, then select “Favorites”.

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 better organize your saved websites, open the full Favorites page in Microsoft Edge. After finding your favorites, look for another set of three dots within the Favorites panel. Click these dots to open the ‘More options’ menu, then choose ‘Open favorites page.’ This opens a new tab for managing your saved websites.

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

Sorting your favorites alphabetically in Microsoft Edge is a quick way to organize your saved websites. Once you’re on the full Favorites page, right-click in an empty space between your links or folders. Make sure you don’t click directly on a favorite link or folder, but in the blank area where they are displayed.

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 it’s a good idea to check all subfolders to ensure their contents are alphabetized.

Reference:

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

Summary

Sorting your favorites alphabetically in Microsoft Edge arranges all your saved websites and folders by name on the main Favorites page. This makes finding specific links much faster. This alphabetical sorting also applies to items within any folders you have open, helping you stay organized.

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.