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Q: how to move files into a finder folder

how do I move files into an existing folder in finder on MacBook Pro?

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Feb 28, 2015 9:04 AM

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Q: how to move files into a finder folder

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  • by kahjot,Solvedanswer

    kahjot kahjot Feb 28, 2015 9:58 AM in response to collin r
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    Feb 28, 2015 9:58 AM in response to collin r

    You should be able to select them and drag them to the new location. Try holding the command key down while you drag them. What sort of files are you attempting to move?

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    collin r collin r Feb 28, 2015 12:03 PM in response to kahjot
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    Feb 28, 2015 12:03 PM in response to kahjot

    I am attempting to move some EXEL files that have been saved as documents.  When I open finder, these files do not appear in the recent, or last 30 days section so I need to search fro them.  When they are found they are not on the page where the folder exists so I don't seem to be able to drag them to the folder.