How Do You Move Files in Linux?
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How do I move a file in Linux?

Here’s how it’s done:

  1. Open up the Nautilus file manager.
  2. Locate the file you want to move and right-click said file.
  3. From the pop-up menu (Figure 1) select the “Move To” option.
  4. When the Select Destination window opens, navigate to the new location for the file.
  5. Once you’ve located the destination folder, click Select.

How do I move a file from one directory to another in Linux?

How to move a folder via GUI

  1. Cut the folder that you wish to move.
  2. Paste the folder into its new location.
  3. Click the move to option in the right click context menu.
  4. Choose the new destination for the folder you are moving.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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