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The original poster inquires whether Favorites or Bookmarks in Internet Explorer can be arranged beyond alphabetical order. In response, detailed instructions are provided on organizing favorites by creating folders, dragging and dropping items, and manually arranging or sorting them within those folders. The overall sentiment is helpful and informative, aimed at improving favorites management in Internet Explorer.

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I am experimenting with IE and have a question. Can Favorites/Bookmarks be arranged other than alphabetical?

Thanks, Jim

Edit: OK, I am getting better at IE. Slow but steady progress.

Jim
 

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In Internet Explorer, you can manage your favorites or bookmarks and organize them in a custom order (rather than just alphabetical) by creating and using folders within the Favorites list. Here's how you can arrange your favorites in Internet Explorer: 1. Creating Folders: - Open Internet Explorer and go to your Favorites. - Right-click within the Favorites list and choose "Create a new folder." - Name the folder appropriately. You can create multiple folders to categorize your favorites. 2. Moving Favorites: - Drag and drop your favorite websites into the newly created folders. This way, you can categorize and group them as you prefer. - You can reorder favorites within a folder by dragging them to the desired position. 3...

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In Internet Explorer, you can manage your favorites or bookmarks and organize them in a custom order (rather than just alphabetical) by creating and using folders within the Favorites list. Here's how you can arrange your favorites in Internet Explorer: 1. Creating Folders: - Open Internet Explorer and go to your Favorites. - Right-click within the Favorites list and choose "Create a new folder." - Name the folder appropriately. You can create multiple folders to categorize your favorites. 2. Moving Favorites: - Drag and drop your favorite websites into the newly created folders. This way, you can categorize and group them as you prefer. - You can reorder favorites within a folder by dragging them to the desired position. 3. Organizing and Sorting: - Right-click on a folder and choose "Sort by name" if you want the favorites in it to be arranged alphabetically. - Or, manually arrange the items within the folders based on your preference. 4. Accessing Favorites: - Open the Favorites Center to easily access your organized favorites. - You can find and use your custom-arranged favorites from the folders within the Favorites Center. By creating folders and organizing your favorites accordingly, you can have a custom order that suits your needs within Internet Explorer, making it easier to access and manage your favorite websites.
 
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