To permanently move text, data, or files
from one location to another location without duplicating the text,
data, or file. Below is a listing of different methods of moving a
file from one location to another in different operating systems.
- MS-DOS users can move one or more
files by using the move command.
- Linux or Unix users can move one
or more files by using the mv
command.
- All Microsoft Windows users can
move a file in explorer or file
manager by highlighting a file, clicking the "Edit"
drop down menu and clicking "Cut", then opening the
location they wish to move the file to and clicking
"Paste".
- Users using Microsoft Windows 95
or above can move a file by right-clicking on the file and
clicking "Cut", moving to the location where they wish
to move the file, right-clicking that location and clicking
"Paste".
In addition, users can also highlight the file and click with
their right mouse button, and while continuing to hold the right
mouse button, drag the file to where they wish to move the file
to and then let go. After letting go, the user will be
prompted with an option to move the file to that
destination.
Also see: Copy, Cut,
Paste
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