Switcher Needs Help Copying Folders!

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Switcher Needs Help Copying Folders!

I'm new to the Mac from PC. I can't seem to move the contents of a folder (or the folder) onto another folder without "Replacing" that folder.

I just want to add contents to the folder by placing an identically named folder in the same window, how do I do this on a Mac?

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Posted on Nov 8, 2005 5:20 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 8, 2005 9:19 PM in response to gravityfactory

Open the source folder and select all the icons in it by drag selecting or typing cmd-a. (Edit -> Select All)

Drag all the selected icons onto the destination folder and release the mouse.

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Answer 2

Rafe H.

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Nov 8, 2005 9:36 PM in response to gravityfactory

On a Mac, there is no "merge" feature that is common in Windows. Placing a folder in a location where another folder with the same name exists will replace the latter and all of its contents, and not merge the two.

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