How to Delete Favorites from Safari
Safari, the web browser developed by Apple, offers a convenient way to save and access your favorite websites quickly. However, there may come a time when you need to remove some of these favorites to declutter your bookmarks or because you no longer visit those sites. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting favorites from Safari on both macOS and iOS devices.
Deleting Favorites on macOS
If you are using a Mac computer, deleting favorites from Safari is quite straightforward. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open Safari on your Mac.
2. Click on the “Bookmarks” menu at the top of the screen.
3. Select “Show Bookmarks” from the dropdown menu. This will open the Bookmarks Bar and the Bookmarks Library.
4. In the Bookmarks Library, click on the “Favorites” folder to expand it.
5. Find the favorite you want to delete and click on it once to select it.
6. Press the “Backspace” or “Delete” key on your keyboard to remove the selected favorite.
Deleting Favorites on iOS
On your iPhone or iPad, the process is a bit different, but still simple. Follow these steps to delete favorites from Safari on iOS:
1. Open the Safari app on your iOS device.
2. Tap on the “Bookmarks” button at the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. In the Bookmarks screen, you will see a list of folders, including “Favorites.” Tap on the “Favorites” folder to expand it.
4. Scroll through the list of favorites and tap on the one you want to delete.
5. Once the favorite is selected, tap on the “Edit” button at the bottom left corner of the screen.
6. Tap on the “Delete” button next to the favorite you want to remove.
7. Confirm the deletion by tapping “Delete” again when prompted.
Deleting Multiple Favorites
If you want to delete multiple favorites at once, you can do so on both macOS and iOS devices. Here’s how:
On macOS:
1. Open Safari and select “Show Bookmarks.”
2. In the Bookmarks Library, click on the “Favorites” folder.
3. Hold down the “Command” key (⌘) on your keyboard and click each favorite you want to delete.
4. Press the “Backspace” or “Delete” key to remove all selected favorites.
On iOS:
1. Open Safari and tap on the “Bookmarks” button.
2. In the Bookmarks screen, tap on the “Edit” button.
3. Tap on the “Select” button at the bottom right corner of the screen.
4. Tap on each favorite you want to delete.
5. Tap on the “Delete” button at the bottom left corner of the screen.
6. Confirm the deletion by tapping “Delete” again when prompted.
By following these steps, you can easily delete favorites from Safari on your Mac or iOS device, keeping your bookmarks organized and up to date.
