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Heddystuff, I think I got it....
While Googling to see if others have that problem (which they are not)
I stumbled on what you are describing.
If you click once into the Favorite it will go to the site
but if you click into the Favorite and HOLD (do not release) you CAN rename the favorite by overtyping the name and mashing Return key.
In other words, do a quick click and release on the Favorite and you should be taken to the url. Just don't linger while clicking. Click and release.
Do a click and hold, and you can rename your Favorite.

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