Question: How Do I Move Multiple Files at Once in Linux?
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To move multiple files using the mv command pass the names of the files or a pattern followed by the destination. The following example is the same as above but uses pattern matching to move all files with a . txt extension.

How do I move multiple files in Terminal?

How do I move multiple items from one location to another, at once? 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.

How do you select multiple files in Linux?

Multiple selections can be achieved via clicking on a file and using Shift + Arrow Up (or Arrow Down) . As shown in Select multiple non-consecutive files in Nautilus using only the keyboard , it is possible to make non-consecutive selection via holding Ctrl , press Space once , and use mouse to select multiple files.

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