How to move files and folders under Mac OS x

How to move files and folders under Mac OS x

Common Windows Friends are familiar with a shortcut key combination ctrl+x cut, and then CTRL + V paste into another directory, while deleting the original file or text, but the habit of using keyboard shortcuts for Mac users may find that this cut operation, corresponding to Mac OS X is command+x, Sometimes it doesn't work because Apple thinks the cut function will cause the file to be lost when the user forgets to paste. So although there are cmd+x combinations, only the text can be manipulated and the files cannot be manipulated. So what if I want to move a file or folder to a different place?

Shortcut keys for moving files

By default, drag files to other directories to perform the cut operation, but if it is an external storage device, such as a removable hard disk, a USB stick and so on, the original file will be retained. If you do not like the reservation, you want to move directly to the USB stick, you can drag the file, hold command, then the mouse next to the + disappears, indicating to move instead of copy , otherwise the default is a + symbol, create a copy.

If I also want to create a copy between folders, in addition to copy and paste, there is a more convenient way to move is to hold option.

What happens if the command and option are pressed together when dragged? Create a shortcut .

However, there is a small problem, that is, command and then drag to another folder when the new window will pop up, I do not want so many windows to do? Very simple, drag to the end, the mouse before releasing the command, in short, ensure that when the command is pressed on the good.

Summarize:

command+ drag = cut option+ drag = copy command+option+ drag = shortcut

In Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Copy or cmd+c, paste with cmd+option+v can perform the cut operation , that is, after the copy is successful delete the original file.

How to move files and folders under Mac OS x