Drag and drop like an expert

Dragging and dropping files to move or copy them from one location to another is such a common action that most of us don’t give it much thought. You simply hold down your left mouse button to select a file, direct your cursor to where you want to place the item and release your finger - job done. But there are clever ways you can customise the drag-and-drop function to better suit the way you use your computer. As we explain, these include changing the default drag-and-drop action, adjusting the sensitivity and preventing drag-and-drop mistakes.

Control what happens when you drag and drop

When you drag