How do I get rid of the left hand column that says Reading List?

Clicking the glasses icon should show and hide the reading list. Click it and it shoud dissapear.

Safari

Click "View" menu in the menu bar.

Select "Hide Reading List".

Best.

First entry in the Bookmarks Bar. View > Show Bookmarks bar.

Thanks THAT SOLVED the PROB!

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do you know how to actually remove the icon from the toolbar itself? thanks!

Hello Candy,

Go to Safari menu > preferences > Bookmarks tab > uncheck 'Include reading list'.

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thank you! you know i went there several times & i guess i just didn't notice that. (like trying to find something in a grocery store when you're staring right at it!) thanks again.

Hi Candy,

We've all been there. Glad I was able to help.

Regards, 71

what a pain. Thanks apple for making it difficult for family that has no clue to make it more confusing by forcing things in their face.

PS I hate safari

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I guess it all depends on which OS you have as to what will work but your suggestion works on my OSX 10.8.5.

Be well and take care.

Thanks, Gideon

Thanks Dominic23, this was the answer and response that someone looking for the answer to this question really needs to know.

Thanks for your input...

Thank you jimcalvert11... I tried tapping, clicking, dragging and more... Your simple response did the trick for me 🙂