Show or hide the Favorites bar in Internet Explorer 8
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 8.
The Internet Explorer Favorites bar enables you to open favorite webpages, Web Slices, and feeds with a single click. You can choose to show or hide the Favorites bar.
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Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button 
, and then clicking Internet Explorer.
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Click the Tools button, point to Toolbars, and then do one of the following:
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To hide the Favorites bar, click Favorites Bar to clear the check mark.
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To show the Favorites bar, click Favorites Bar to select it (a check mark will be displayed beside it).
Notes
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If you show the Favorites bar, but it is not fully visible, right-click it, and then click Lock the Toolbars to clear the check mark. Drag the Favorites bar to the left to display your feeds, favorites, and Web Slices.
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For more information on working with feeds, favorites, and Web Slices on the Favorites bar, see Customize your Favorites bar.
