Sharing Favorites with Other Browsers
Many users like to run Internet Explorer along with another browser such as Firefox, Chrome, or Safari on their machines. Unfortunately, these browsers store saved sites differently: Internet Explorer uses favorites, whereas Firefox, Chrome, and Safari use bookmarks. However, Internet Explorer has a feature that enables you to either export favorites to a bookmark file or import bookmarks as favorites. Here’s how to do it:
1. In Internet Explorer, press Alt to display the menu bar and then select File, Import and Export. The Import/Export Settings Wizard makes an appearance.
2. Select Export to a File and then click Next.
3. Click to activate the Favorites check box and then click Next. The wizard asks you ...
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