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In Windows to move a specific file(s) and/or folder(s), we can ctrl+x (Cut) after selecting sources & ctrl+v (Paste) - very simple way to move.
Another easy option is to just press F4 & type address where you want to jump in Windows explorer. (Yep! Even with auto complete.)
My question is somewhat like this - what is the best way to explore your files in Finder?
I mean, there is no option like cut - not even "move to folder" or "copy to folder", "create new shortcut" is far different - here alias.
I mean, I am feeling "not used to" to a Mac. What's your suggestions to have grip on Mac OS X? Why is it necessary to use a mouse to move files? Why am I forced to use a mouse? It's not like that I hate mouse use. The thing is it's very ridiculous to use mouse for each & every operation.
What are:
- Better ways to explore in the Finder?
- Tricks to help explore in the Finder?
- How to operate the Finder most efficiently?
3Might want to update the answer /wrt OS X Lion, which enables Cut/Paste – slhck – 2011-11-25T22:35:29.380
1@slhck While it is finally possible to move files entirely with hotkeys, it doesn't work in quite the way a Windows user would expect Cut/Paste to function. Rather than Cmd-X -> Cmd-V, the command is now Cmd-C -> Cmd-Opt-V. That will move the Cmd-C'd file to the new destination. – coredumperror – 2013-12-04T23:09:14.287
@CoreDumpError To be fair, "cutting" a file is a dangerous operation. What happens if the power goes out or a software bug freezes the Finder when the file is on the clipboard? What if you change your mind during the operation but have already navigated out of the source folder of the file and forgot where it came from? Having the move be a destination command by holding option is more sensible and safe. – ghoppe – 2013-12-05T00:06:11.887
1In Windows, "cutting" a file doesn't actually remove it from its original location until you paste it somewhere else. The file explorer fades the icon to indicate that it's been "cut", but if you put something else on the clipboard, the icon fades back in. – coredumperror – 2013-12-05T08:24:26.400