How do I move files in Thunar?

Stefan Schwarzburg stefan.schwarzburg at googlemail.com
Mon Jan 29 11:38:48 CET 2007


Hi,
you could try it with "cut" and then go to the folder and "paste" (each in
the drop down menu) or you could select the file, press "Alt" and
drag'n'drop. Pressing "Alt" while doing so should move the file.
Cheers,
Stefan

2007/1/29, TerryJ <listmail at exemail.com.au>:
>
> I have resisted asking this question because it's embarrassing and I
> figured the answer had to be in Help but I cannot find it.  My solution
> was to keep using another file browser / manager.  A recent post has
> prompted me to don sackcloth and ashes and ask.
>
> When I drag a file from one folder to another, Thunar copies it instead
> of moving it.  How do I achieve a move, which I frequently want, instead
> of a copy, which I almost never do.
>
> And while I'm on the subject, can Thunar create symlinks and, if so,
> how?  I use Midnight Commander normally but sometimes it's convenient to
> use the file browser.
>
> I cannot find the words "move" or "link" in Thunar Help in this context.
>
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>
> Regards, TerryJ
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