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Having issues adding the Star Bookmark icon to my toolbar - can only use shortcut ctrl+D to add bookmarks in Mozilla.

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I have downloaded the newer version of Mozilla 58.0.2 and I have lost the ability to bookmark websites via the Star icon, now I either have to use the short cut ctrl+D, or go to the Menu Tool bar, go to Bookmarks, then click on Bookmark this page.

I tried using the other forums and suggestions of clicking ALT or F10 and about:customizing (did this one both on the search mozilla support, and the new tab) and nothing happened for any of those choices.

I also tried following the regular customizing the tool bar options, but the Add Bookmark icon is not even an option). Tried restoring to defaults, and nothing. Also, tried refreshing Firefox.

Nothing has proved successful... normally I am pretty good and figuring this stuff out on my own but there are no other forums on how to troubleshoot. And as my name will show I am a lost shepherd in need of guidance.

Please help, I use this browser for work, and software updates are unfortunately mandatory and there's is no way for me to download and older version of Mozilla.

Thanks for the assist, and attentively looking for solutions.

LostShepherd

I have downloaded the newer version of Mozilla 58.0.2 and I have lost the ability to bookmark websites via the Star icon, now I either have to use the short cut ctrl+D, or go to the Menu Tool bar, go to Bookmarks, then click on Bookmark this page. I tried using the other forums and suggestions of clicking ALT or F10 and about:customizing (did this one both on the search mozilla support, and the new tab) and nothing happened for any of those choices. I also tried following the regular customizing the tool bar options, but the Add Bookmark icon is not even an option). Tried restoring to defaults, and nothing. Also, tried refreshing Firefox. Nothing has proved successful... normally I am pretty good and figuring this stuff out on my own but there are no other forums on how to troubleshoot. And as my name will show I am a lost shepherd in need of guidance. Please help, I use this browser for work, and software updates are unfortunately mandatory and there's is no way for me to download and older version of Mozilla. Thanks for the assist, and attentively looking for solutions. LostShepherd

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cor-el
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You can find some items like the bookmarks star in the "Page actions" drop-down list (3-dot icon at the right end of the location/address bar). You can right-click an item in the "Page actions" drop-down list to add its button to the location/address bar for easy access.

You can add the "Bookmarks Menu" button that shows the bookmarks in a drop-down list to the Navigation Toolbar via these steps:

  • click the bookshelf 57 library icon icon on the Navigation Toolbar or alternatively use the Library menu in the "3-bar" Firefox menu button New Fx Menu drop-down list
  • click Bookmarks
  • click "Bookmarking Tools", then click "Add Bookmarks Menu to Toolbar"
The Bookmark Menu button Bookmark Menu icon (star on tray) should appear on the Navigation Toolbar.

You can also drag the Bookmarks Menu button from the Customize palette to the Navigation Toolbar

See also "How do I add the Bookmarks Menu button to the toolbar?":