How Do You Drag and Drop Multiple Items on a Mac

Multiple files can be easily selected in macOS using Click+Drag. You click on an item and continue to hold down the click while you drag within a window to draw a selection box and select more files. You can also use Shift+Click to select groups of contiguous files in the Finder.

How do I drag and drop multiple files on a Mac?

Click on the first file you want to select, then press and hold the Command key and select the other files. You can drag over contiguous files while holding the Command key to select them, then let go of the mouse button and carry on selecting discontiguous files.

How do I drag and drop multiple files?

Press and hold the Control Key (on the keyboard). While holding the Ctrl Key, select another file. Repeat step 2 until all the required files are selected. Note: It is important to keep the Ctrl Key pressed to ensure all files are highlighted.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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