How do I move files in Thunar?

[Stefan Schwarzburg]

Ah, and selecting a file, going to "Edit -> Make Link" in the main menu
creates a link. Then you can move this link to where you want to have it.


2007/1/29, Stefan Schwarzburg <stefan.schwarzburg at googlemail.com>:
>
> 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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