How to move a file in Windows 11

Last update: 02/02/2024

Hello Tecnobits! 🚀 Ready to learn how to master Windows 11?
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?

  1. Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
  2. Navigate to the location where the file you want to move is located.
  3. Click on the file to select it.
  4. Once the file is selected, click and hold the left mouse button.
  5. Drag the file to the destination folder. You will see a “move” icon as you drag the file.
  6. 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?

  1. Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
  2. Navigate to the location where the file you want to move is located.
  3. Select the file you want to move.
  4. Press Ctrl + X to cut the file.
  5. Navigate to the destination folder.
  6. 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?

  1. Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
  2. Navigate to the location where the file you want to move is located.
  3. Right click on the file and select the option Cut.
  4. Navigate to the new location where you want to move the file.
  5. Right click on a blank space inside the folder and select the option Paste.
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4. Can I move a file in Windows 11 using CMD commands?

  1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run window.
  2. Type “cmd” in the Run window and press Enter to open the command window.
  3. Navigate to the location where the file you want to move is located using directory change commands.
  4. 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?

  1. Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
  2. Navigate to the location where the files you want to move are located.
  3. Press and hold the key Ctrl while clicking on each file you want to move to select them.
  4. When all files are selected, click and hold the left mouse button on any of the selected files.
  5. Drag the files to the destination folder.
  6. Release the mouse button to complete the action of moving the files.
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6. How can I move a file from an external device to computer in Windows 11?

  1. Connect the external device to the computer, such as an external hard drive or USB flash drive.
  2. Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
  3. Navigate to the location of the external device in the “This PC” section.
  4. Select the file you want to move from the external device.
  5. 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?

  1. Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
  2. Navigate to the location where the file you want to move is located.
  3. Right click on the file and select the option .
  4. Navigate to the compressed folder location where you want to move the file.
  5. Open the compressed folder and right-click on a blank space inside the folder.
  6. Select the option to move the file to the compressed folder.

8. Can you move a file from one partition to another in Windows 11?

  1. Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
  2. Navigate to the location where the file you want to move is located.
  3. Right click on the file and select the option .
  4. Navigate to the new partition where you want to move the file.
  5. Right click on a blank space inside the partition and select the option .
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9. What is the fastest way to move a file in Windows 11?

  1. Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
  2. Navigate to the location where the file you want to move is located.
  3. Click on the file to select it.
  4. Press the right mouse button and drag the file to the destination folder.
  5. 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?

  1. 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! Tecnobits! 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!