{"id":394,"date":"2023-07-23T20:30:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-23T20:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/?p=394"},"modified":"2023-07-23T20:30:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-23T20:30:45","slug":"how-to-drag-and-drop-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/how-to\/how-to-drag-and-drop-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Drag and Drop on Mac: Best Easy Guide","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you own a Mac, you\u2019ll need to learn how to drag and drop if you want to get the most out of the device. By dragging and dropping, you can move files, rearrange items, move content from one app to another, and do a lot more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how do you drag and drop on a Mac OS? For starters, you can drag with either one finger or two. Furthermore, if you want to initiate a drag, you can use Drag Lock or double-tap. You can also use three fingers to drag. Even better, there are also smarter and easier ways to move things. Want to find out how to do all of these in more detail? Keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Use a Trackpad or Mouse to Drag and Drop<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the answer if you want to know how to drag and drop on a Mac. Either a wired mouse or a trackpad can be used. No matter which way you choose, the process is almost the same. So, here\u2019s how to move things around on a Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Choose the thing you want to move. This can be a picture, a file, or a block of text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Hold down the trackpad or mouse button as you drag the item to a new location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Drop the item in the new spot by letting go of the trackpad or mouse button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Use a trackpad to drag and drop<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s not always easy to drag and move things with one finger on a trackpad. So you can also click and hold with your first (thumb) finger. Then use your second (index) finger to drag. Your index finger can go anywhere while your thumb is holding the click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On a Mac, you can click and drag to select multiple files and move them where you want. To make a selection box, click, hold down the mouse button, and drag inside a window. Then, put the mouse or trackpad down. The files you chose will be highlighted. Drag and drop these files the way it was said above.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    \u2018Three-Finger Drag\u2019 Lets You Drag and Move Things<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    You probably click and drag to move something in the Finder, on your Desktop, or in a file you\u2019re working on. Most of the time, that\u2019s fine, but if you have carpal tunnel syndrome or another injury, clicking can be uncomfortable or even painful. So, you can use the Three-Finger Drag function on a Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Do the following on your Mac trackpad to turn on Three-Finger Drag:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Click \u201cApple\u201d > \u201cSystem Settings.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Select Accessibility from the menu on the left.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Then, go to the bottom and click on Pointer Control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Click the Trackpad Options button after that.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Turn on \u201cUse trackpad for dragging,\u201d choose \u201cThree-Finger Drag\u201d from the \u201cDragging style\u201d menu, and click \u201cOK.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      How to Use Drag Lock to Drag and Drop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      Let\u2019s try dragging with Drag Lock now. It keeps dragging locked (the mouse button(s) pressed) even when all your fingers are off the trackpad. This is especially helpful if your fingers are too short to reach the drop target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Do the following on your Mac trackpad to turn on Drag Lock:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Click \u201cApple\u201d > \u201cSystem Settings.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Select Accessibility from the menu on the left.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Then, go to the bottom and click on Pointer Control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Click the Trackpad Options button after that.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Turn on \u201cUse trackpad for dragging,\u201d choose \u201cWith Drag Lock\u201d from the menu under \u201cDrag style,\u201d and click \u201cOK.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        Moving Files and Folders on a Mac With Drag and Drop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        If you\u2019re coming from Windows, you might also look for a quick way to move files to different folders on Mac. So let\u2019s take a quick look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n