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How can I get bookmarks to open directly underneath the folder in the sidebar to save width space?

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Just reset Firefox(latest version) as it was running slowly, now much better but I had customized the bookmarks sidebar so that everything (folders, bookmarks) opened directly underneath each other rather than one step to the right. This saved space. This customisation has gone and I can't find how I did it as it was an answer somewhere at least a couple of years ago. Please help. Thanks

Just reset Firefox(latest version) as it was running slowly, now much better but I had customized the bookmarks sidebar so that everything (folders, bookmarks) opened directly underneath each other rather than one step to the right. This saved space. This customisation has gone and I can't find how I did it as it was an answer somewhere at least a couple of years ago. Please help. Thanks

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You can use the Stylish extension to have easier access to the customization files.

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Show or hide the Bookmarks toolbar

The Bookmarks toolbar is hidden by default. To turn it on or back off:Right-click on an empty section of the Tab Strip and select Bookmarks Toolbar in the pop-up menu.

Add bookmarks to the Bookmarks toolbar

Go to the page you want to add to the Bookmarks toolbar.In the Location bar, click the site icon and drag it onto the Bookmarks toolbar.

Re-order bookmarks on the Bookmarks toolbar

To change the position of an item on the Bookmarks toolbar:Click on the bookmark or folder you want to move and drag it into position.

Add toolbar items to the Bookmarks toolbar

The Bookmarks toolbar can have items other than bookmarks added to it. For more information, seeCustomize Firefox controls, buttons and toolbars.Share this article: http://mzl.la/MpXk94

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You would have used code in the userChrome.css file to achieve this.


Add code to the userChrome.css file below the default @namespace line.

The customization files userChrome.css (user interface) and userContent.css (websites) are located in the chrome folder in the Firefox profile folder.

@namespace url("http://www.mozilla.org/keymaster/gatekeeper/there.is.only.xul"); /* only needed once */

#bookmarksPanel treechildren::-moz-tree-indentation { width: 0px !important; }
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Cor-el, Thanks for your response but, unfortunately, you may be mistaking me for someone who knows what they are doing!! i am sure you are right about how I did it before as that all rings a bell with me. Unfortunately i need step by step guidance to get it sorted. Firstly, i don't appear to have a userChrome.css file. It appears it is not now automatically added. I tried to add one and then copy and paste the above in plain text into it but it got me nowhere.

don't know if you have the patience to guide me through the whole process???

Thanks

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You can use the Stylish extension to have easier access to the customization files.

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cor-el, many thanks. the Stylish extension is great and has done the trick

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You're welcome