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Move, not copy, a file by dragging it

Usually when you copy a file by dragging it, a copy is performed. The original file is untouched and you create a new version of the file in the destination that you dragged to. But what if you want to move instead of copy? If you hold down the Command key during this process, it will remove the original file after creating the new version - resulting in a move and not a copy.
Rating: 100% positive, 5 total Votes
Categories: Mac Finder Desktop
Added: on Dec 23, 2007 at 11:01 am
Added By: an anonymous user
Searches: copy file mac move finder

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