25 January 2015

How to Fix Bookmarks Manager in Google Chrome Browser

The Chrome browser bookmarks function manager currently rolling out (Chrome version 40+) is an "abomination" (see article below) but there is a fix (at least for now):
1. Go to chrome://flags/ in the browser window
2. Find "Enable Enhanced Bookmarks" and disable it (old bookmarks function will return after you close and relaunch chrome browser).

Chrome users attack new graphical bookmarks manager | Computerworld: "...  user feedback in a message posted to the Chrome support discussion forum. Although there were a few users who applauded the redesign there, most did not, labeling it "an abomination," "unmitigated disaster" and "child-like." Those who roasted the new manager asked Google to restore the old list view or at least offer it as an option. Those with large numbers of bookmarks were particularly frustrated with the change. "The new bookmark manager is unusable if you have more than a handful of bookmarks," said a user..."

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