How to move a file in Windows 11
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To move a file in Windows 11 you just need to drag and drop it to the desired location. Easy, right?! 😉
How to move a file in Windows 11
1. How can I move a file in Windows 11 from File Explorer?
- Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
- Navigate to the location where the file you want to move is located.
- Click on the file to select it.
- Once the file is selected, click and hold the left mouse button.
- Drag the file to the destination folder. You will see a “move” icon as you drag the file.
- Release the mouse button when the file is over the destination folder.
2. Is it possible to perform the same action of moving a file using keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11?
- Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
- Navigate to the location where the file you want to move is located.
- Select the file you want to move.
- Press Ctrl + X to cut the file.
- Navigate to the destination folder.
- Press Ctrl + V to paste the file into the new location.
3. How can I move a file in Windows 11 using the “Copy and Paste” app?
- Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
- Navigate to the location where the file you want to move is located.
- Right click on the file and select the option Cut.
- Navigate to the new location where you want to move the file.
- Right click on a blank space inside the folder and select the option Take.
4. Can I move a file in Windows 11 using CMD commands?
- Press Windows Key + R to open the Run window.
- Type “cmd” in the Run window and press Enter to open the command window.
- Navigate to the location where the file you want to move is located using directory change commands.
- Type the command move file_name destination_path and press Enter. For example, move file.txt C:DestinationFolder.
5. Is there a possibility to move multiple files at once in Windows 11?
- Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
- Navigate to the location where the files you want to move are located.
- Hold down the key Ctrl while clicking on each file you want to move to select them.
- When all files are selected, click and hold the left mouse button on any of the selected files.
- Drag the files to the destination folder.
- Release the mouse button to complete the action of moving the files.
6. How can I move a file from an external device to computer in Windows 11?
- Connect the external device to the computer, such as an external hard drive or USB flash drive.
- Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
- Navigate to the location of the external device in the “This PC” section.
- Select the file you want to move from the external device.
- Drag the file to the desired location on the computer and release it to complete the action of moving the file.
7. Is it possible to move a file to a compressed folder in Windows 11?
- Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
- Navigate to the location where the file you want to move is located.
- Right click on the file and select the option .
- Navigate to the compressed folder location where you want to move the file.
- Open the compressed folder and right-click on a blank space inside the folder.
- Select option to move the file to the compressed folder.
8. Can you move a file from one partition to another in Windows 11?
- Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
- Navigate to the location where the file you want to move is located.
- Right click on the file and select the option .
- Navigate to the new partition where you want to move the file.
- Right click on a blank space inside the partition and select the option .
9. What is the fastest way to move a file in Windows 11?
- Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
- Navigate to the location where the file you want to move is located.
- Click on the file to select it.
- Press the right mouse button and drag the file to the destination folder.
- When you release the mouse button, select the option in the menu that appears.
10. Is it possible to undo moving a file in Windows 11?
- In File Explorer, click the option at the top of the window or press Ctrl + Z to undo the action of moving a file.
Until next time, geekplay! And remember that for move a file in Windows 11 They just need to drag and drop it to the desired location. See you soon!