CTRL+X for files

[Thunderboltedge]

I know for many mac users this could be a silly question, but since I found many threads all over the web about this issue for the new joiners of the mac community, maybe a topic about this could be helpful for everybody.

How do I move a file from one location in the finder to the other without copying it but just moving? Every time I try, it copies the file, so that i have than to erase the original one.
I know CTRL+X does not work for files in OS (cannot explain myself the reason for this painful choice for the user). Is there a way I can do it anyway, without copying files and eliminate the original one every time I drag it?


Does it exist a kind of app (such as moom or similar) for the specific operation?

Since I got my mac I have to say very user friendly but I MISS so much this windows' feature.
I hope this can help many others.

Thanks all

 

[Cassady]

Download the free XtraFinder. Regularly updated - has a bunch of useful features, one of them enabling Cmd+X.

Lightweight and unobtrusive - been using it since 2012 without issues.

 

[chabig]

How do I move a file from one location in the finder to the other without copying it but just moving? Every time I try, it copies the file, so that i have than to erase the original one.

On the same disk, standard behavior is to move the file. Only when copying to a different disk does the copy process leave the original untouched.

 

[Thunderboltedge]

Download the free XtraFinder. Regularly updated - has a bunch of useful features, one of them enabling Cmd+X.

Lightweight and unobtrusive - been using it since 2012 without issues.

Great,
That is what i was looking for! thanks a lot

 

[Thunderboltedge]

On the same disk, standard behavior is to move the file. Only when copying to a different disk does the copy process leave the original untouched.

I know, it should be straightforward I cannot believe the web is full of topic like this asking how to move a file.

Honestly the user friendly idea of Apple should take into consideration this, i cannot believe nowdays users are struggling to do such a basic command.
I tried even option+command+v since i read it would have worked as copy special and move the item.

No way I could make it work. For machines worthing more the 2000$ is quite embarrassing even to say.

 

[priitv8]

Some Windows habits just don't cut it in OS X.
On a Mac, you still copy (can't cut!) a file, then move it (don't paste).
Right klick on target folder and hold Alt. Copy changes to Move.
Move has been in Finder since Maverics at least, maybe even ML.

 

[Thunderboltedge]

Some Windows habits just don't cut it in OS X.
On a Mac, you still copy (can't cut!) a file, then move it (don't paste).
Right klick on target folder and hold Alt. Copy changes to Move.
Move has been in Finder since Maverics at least, maybe even ML.

I know it is all about habit.

Unfortunately you spend so much time at work with windows that you got dependent on some shortcuts or tools.

I have to say the solution of Xtrafinder which I am trying work perfectly so it solves all the issue.

I definitely recommend it and thanks to the user who suggested it!

 

[0x100]

Press cmd+c to copy, then cmd+alt+v to move.