From within Firefox, it is possible to create customized bookmark shortcuts that function in the same way aliases do. In Firefox 2.0’s command structure, do the following:
Go to Bookmarks/Organize Bookmarks. Click once on an existing bookmark and then click the Properties button (or create a new bookmark), and add shortcut text into the Keyword box. For example, if you want to create a shortcut for www.msn.com, highlight the www.msn.com bookmark, click Properties and add the shortcut text – “msn” perhaps – into the Keyword Box. Click OK. Repeat for each shortcut, and then close the bookmarks manager (file/close).
Now test to see if you’ve succeeded by typing the shortcut (msn, for example) into Firefox’s URL Address box and hitting Enter.
If you have problems, send email to Petr Weida at about@zpravy.net.
Author: Matt Freeman