I’m trying to save a webpage for later use on my iPhone, but I’m not sure how the bookmarking process works. Can someone guide me on how to set this up efficiently? It’s urgent as I don’t want to lose the page. Thanks in advance!
Alright, here’s how you do it on an iPhone. It’s super simple, like, ridiculously simple. Open the webpage you wanna save in Safari. Look at the bottom of your screen—there’s a little square with an arrow pointing up. That’s the Share button. Hit it. A menu pops up, and you’re gonna scroll down a bit (because Apple loves making you scroll) until you see ‘Add Bookmark.’ Tap it, adjust the name if you feel fancy, pick a folder (or just shove it into “Favorites” if you don’t care about being organized), and then BOOM—it’s saved.
Later, when you wanna find it again, just open Safari, tap the “Book” icon at the bottom, and navigate to wherever you saved it. Honestly, the hardest part of this process is coming up with a name for the bookmark that isn’t just “Stuff” or “Important Page #47.”
Okay, so yeah, @kakeru’s method works if you’re into classic bookmarking, but why stop there? Consider this: instead of using Safari’s bookmark feature like it’s 2013, you could add the page to your Home Screen for instant access. Hear me out—it’s way cooler and saves you from digging through folders later.
Here’s the deal:
- Open Safari and go to the webpage you want to save.
- Like @kakeru said, tap the Share button (that lil square arrow thing).
- BUT—don’t choose ‘Add Bookmark.’ Scroll down and hit ‘Add to Home Screen’ instead. Trust me on this one.
- Customize the name if you want, tap ‘Add,’ and boom—a shortcut for that exact page is chilling on your Home Screen, looking like an app.
No folders, no endless tapping around. Just one tap and you’re back to that page. Honestly, bookmarks feel so clunky when you can just… slap it on your screen. Plus, if it’s urgent, wouldn’t you rather have it front and center?
The only downside is if your Home Screen’s already drowning in apps—you might lose it in there. But hey, that’s your clutter problem, not mine.
Okay, look—@kakeru and @andarilhonoturno nailed it with Safari’s bookmarking process and the Home Screen shortcut thing (props, though I’m mildly biased against cluttered Home Screens). But let’s get a bit fancy and explore another angle: Reading List. Yes, it’s not ‘bookmarks’ per se, but it’s an alternative that works seamlessly within Safari. Hear me out.
Why Reading List?
- It syncs across all Apple devices (assuming iCloud is your jam).
- Unlike bookmarks, it’s specifically for saving stuff to return to later, not for building a permanent library of ‘random but important’ pages.
- Offline access. Yes, you read that right—offline access. Perfect if your “urgent page” needs reviewing on a plane or in signal-dead zones.
How to Save a Page to Reading List:
- Open Safari and navigate to your must-save page.
- Tap that Share button again (can we agree all roads lead to that square-arrow thing?).
- Look for ‘Add to Reading List’ and tap it. Done. That’s it.
Retrieving It Later:
- Open Safari again. Hit the little “Book” icon on the bottom, same as with bookmarks.
- BUT, switch to the glasses icon (‘Reading List’). Voilà, it’s right there.
Pros:
- Syncing with iCloud is a huge bonus. Bookmark users (@kakeru, taking notes?) might miss out on this unified access.
- Offline mode sets it apart from the Home Screen shortcut approach.
Cons:
- It’s tucked away under an icon. Might annoy those who demand one-tap accessibility.
- Not great if the page needs constant re-access rather than a single revisit.
In comparison to @kakeru’s straightforward bookmarks and @andarilhonoturno’s Home Screen idea, Reading List doesn’t “break the mold”—but it targets a specific use case. My personal take? Bookmarks might make sense if you love organization. Home Screen shortcuts are great if you’re swiping past a bajillion apps already. The Reading List is a middle ground for minimalists who just want it stored temporarily and universally.
Pick your poison, but if it’s urgent, any of these will get you where you need to go in seconds. You’re welcome.