How to Create and Manage Reading Lists in Safari

Safari is a popular web browser developed by Apple, and it offers a convenient feature called Reading Lists. Reading Lists allow you to save articles, blog posts, or any webpages that you want to read later. This feature is extremely handy for users who want to bookmark interesting content to consume at a later time. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to create and manage reading lists in Safari.

Creating a Reading List

1. Launch the Safari browser on your device.
2. Navigate to the webpage or article that you want to add to your reading list.
3. Click on the Share button located on the Safari toolbar. It resembles a box with an arrow pointing upwards.
4. From the Share menu, click on the Add to Reading List option. You can also use the shortcut Command+Shift+D.
5. Safari will automatically save the webpage to your reading list.

Accessing Your Reading List

1. To access your Reading List, click on the Sidebar button on the Safari toolbar. It looks like a book icon or press Command+Shift+L as a shortcut.
2. In the Sidebar, you will see a Reading List section. Click on it to expand and view your saved items.
3. Safari will display the saved webpages with their titles and a brief description.

Managing Your Reading List

Removing Items from the Reading List

1. Open the Reading List by following the steps mentioned in the previous section.
2. Locate the item you want to remove from the list.
3. Right-click (or control-click) on the item and select Remove from the context menu.
4. Safari will remove the selected item from your Reading List.

Marking Items as Read

1. Open the Reading List.
2. Locate the item you have finished reading and want to mark as read.
3. Right-click on the item or control-click and select Mark as Read.

Searching in the Reading List

1. If you have a long list of saved items, you can search for specific articles by using the search field in the Reading List.
2. Open the Reading List.
3. Enter your search query in the provided search field.

Sorting the Reading List

Safari provides options to sort your Reading List in different ways. You can sort by title or by the order you added the items.

1. Open the Reading List.
2. Click on the Sort By button located at the bottom of the sidebar.
3. Choose your preferred sorting option: By Title or By Order Added.

Syncing Reading Lists Across Devices

If you use Safari on multiple devices, you can sync your Reading Lists to access them on various platforms seamlessly.

1. Ensure you are signed in to your Apple ID on all your devices.
2. On your macOS device, navigate to System Preferences > Apple ID.
3. Ensure that Safari is enabled under the Apps on this Mac section.
4. On your iOS device, open Settings > Apple ID > iCloud.
5. Enable the Safari toggle switch.

By following these steps, your Reading Lists will be synced across devices, allowing you to access your saved webpages wherever you go.

That's it! You now have a comprehensive understanding of how to create and manage reading lists in Safari. Happy browsing!