The advantages of having a built-in import function for bookmarks are obvious: If you’ve saved favorites in another Web browser or instance of Internet Explorer (on a different device, for example), this handy feature saves you from having to copy the bookmarks over one at a time. The quick guide above outlines the most important steps for a standard import from an HTML file. In the following sections, we’ll summarize the process in more detail and explain an alternative import method for Chrome users.
Once you've opened Internet Explorer, start by navigating to the “View favorites, feeds and history” menu. To do this, click on the button of the same name, which is indicated by a star icon. This button is located on the top right of the menu bar, right next to the address and search bar: