Move a file instead of copying it in OS X via keyboard (2024)

Use a fast keyboard command to move files in Mac OS X

Move a file instead of copying it in OS X via keyboard (1)By Jim Lynch

ITworld |

chunklet]Here's how you can use a keyboard command to move files instead of just copying them in OS X. 1. Use Command-C to copy the file. 2. Use Option-Command-V to paste it. 3. This will move the file to its new location rather than copying it.

For more, see the original article at the link below.

Use Two Obscure Keyboard Shortcuts for Big Results | Cult of Mac

This story, "Move a file instead of copying it in OS X via keyboard" was originally published by ITworld.

Jim Lynch is a technology analyst and online community manager who has also written for many leading industry publications over the years, including ITworld, InfoWorld, CIO, PCMag, ExtremeTech, and numerous others.

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