Closing your bookmarks depends on what you mean. If you want to hide the bookmarks bar, or delete a specific bookmark, or close the bookmark manager, the steps differ. Here's a breakdown of common scenarios:
1. Hiding/Showing the Bookmarks Bar (Most Browsers)
This refers to the bar located just below the address bar that displays your saved bookmarks.
- Keyboard Shortcut: The most common method to hide or show the bookmarks bar is using the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + B (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + B (Mac). This toggles the visibility of the bookmarks bar on and off.
2. Closing the Bookmark Manager Window/Tab
If you have the bookmark manager (a separate window or tab displaying all your bookmarks) open:
- Click the "X" (close button) in the upper-right corner of the window.
- If it's a tab, simply click the "X" on the bookmark manager tab.
- Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl + W (Windows) or Cmd + W (Mac) will close the current tab or window.
3. Deleting Individual Bookmarks
If you're trying to remove a specific bookmark:
- Open the Bookmarks Manager: In most browsers, you can access it by going to the browser menu (usually three dots or lines in the upper-right corner) and looking for "Bookmarks" or "Favorites." Then, select "Bookmark Manager" or "Organize Bookmarks." You can also usually use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + O (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + O (Mac).
- Locate the Bookmark: Find the bookmark you want to delete in the bookmark manager.
- Delete the Bookmark:
- Right-click on the bookmark and select "Delete."
- Select the bookmark and press the Delete key on your keyboard.
Example:
Let's say you're using Google Chrome on Windows, and your bookmarks bar is visible, but you want to hide it. You would press Ctrl + Shift + B to make it disappear. Pressing it again will bring it back.
