How to Show or Hide Bookmarks Bar in Chrome

Introduction

The Chrome bookmarks bar is a convenient feature that allows quick access to your favorite websites. However, users might want to toggle its visibility for a cleaner browsing experience. This guide will help you show or hide the bookmarks bar in Chrome across various devices and operating systems, using menu paths, keyboard shortcuts, and more.

Quick Fixes to Try First

• Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+B (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+B (macOS) to toggle the bookmarks bar.
• Right-click the bookmarks bar and select Show bookmarks bar to toggle its visibility.

Show or Hide Bookmarks Bar on Windows

Using Menu Options

1. Open Chrome.
2. Click the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.
3. Select Bookmarks.
4. Click on Show bookmarks bar to toggle it on or off.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

• Press Ctrl+Shift+B to show or hide the bookmarks bar.

Show or Hide Bookmarks Bar on macOS

Using Menu Options

1. Open Chrome.
2. Click on the View menu at the top of your screen.
3. Select Always Show Bookmarks Bar to toggle it on or off.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

• Press Cmd+Shift+B to show or hide the bookmarks bar.

Show or Hide Bookmarks Bar on Linux

Using Menu Options

1. Open Chrome.
2. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
3. Navigate to Bookmarks.
4. Select Show bookmarks bar to toggle its visibility.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

• Press Ctrl+Shift+B to show or hide the bookmarks bar.

Customize Bookmarks Bar

To further customize your Chrome bookmarks bar, you can choose to show only favicons:

1. Right-click on a bookmark in the bookmarks bar.
2. Select Edit.
3. Delete the Name field and save.

Manage Bookmarks

Access the bookmarks manager for more options:

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+O (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+O (macOS) to open the bookmarks manager.
2. Use the manager to organize, import, or export bookmarks as HTML.
3. To sync bookmarks across devices, go to Settings > You and Google > Sync and Google services and enable bookmark syncing.

Show or Hide Bookmarks Bar on Android and iOS

Currently, the bookmarks bar feature is not available on Android and iOS devices. However, you can access bookmarks by tapping the three-dot menu in Chrome and selecting Bookmarks.

Conclusion

Managing the visibility of your Chrome bookmarks bar can enhance your browsing experience by decluttering your screen or providing quick access to favorite sites. Whether you’re using Windows, macOS, or Linux, this guide provides easy-to-follow steps to show or hide the bookmarks bar, along with tips for customizing and managing your bookmarks effectively.