By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Switched from Windows and missing cut and paste for files? Press ⌘ + C on the file, open the new folder, and press ⌘ + Option + V. It moves instead of copying.
The Shortcut
- ⌘ + C: copy the file
- ⌘ + Option + V: move it here
- No copy left behind
Bonus Tip: Search Finder
⌘ + F searches in Finder. Type part of the name.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one.
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