A special kind of bookmark that performs a task when you click it.

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Using a bookmarklet

Bookmarklets are shared on web pages as is a tiny program stored in a web link. You store a bookmarklet exactly as you would store any normal bookmark or favourite. The main difference is that clicking a bookmarklet performs a special task or functions.

Safety Information about Bookmarklets

Because they can do more than standard web links, some browsers will give a warning when you add a bookmarklet. However, a bookmarklet is usually much safer to install than standard programs.

Unlike standard programs, a bookmarklet can run only when you click it. A bookmarklet can not access files on your hard drive. A bookmarklet can affect only the web site you are viewing at the time you click it.

A bookmarklet is usually written in the programming language called Javascript. This is the same type of programming used in almost all of the top websites on the Internet.

All of these statements are generalizations only. Like all software, you should not use bookmarklets from dangerous sources. Also, you should never use a bookmarklet when you are visiting a site where security is critical, such as your bank’s website.