The rail on the edge of the page

Updated Oct 6, 2026

On articles, Annotate adds a narrow rail on the right edge of the page. It appears when there is something to offer: people you follow annotated the page, the page is behind a paywall, or it is an article you can read.

1. The Annotate mark at the top pulls out a drawer that names every icon. Click it again to fold the drawer back. The first few times, the drawer opens by itself for a moment to show you.
2. The slot under the mark says why the rail is here: faces when people you follow annotated the page, a lock on a paywall. Click it for the details.
3. The sparkle summarizes the article.
4. The bookmark saves the page.
5. The arrow sends the page to someone you follow, or copies its link.

Drag the rail by the mark to move it anywhere; it stays where you put it. There is no close button. To turn Annotate off for a site, click the Annotate icon in your browser's toolbar and untick Annotate on for that site.