How to Move Multiple Files Into a New Folder on a Mac

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Last Updated: March 29, 2019 Tested

Apple’s release of the Mac operating system OS X Lion 10.7 offers hundreds of new features and enhancements that make interacting with the OS easier. Many of these enhancements have been made specifically to the Finder, the one core app that has more than likely received the most requests for improvements. This article will walk you through the process of moving multiple files into a new folder in Mac OS X Lion.

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You can hold “shift” and click the first and last file to select a group of files, or hold “command” and click to select individual files. Alternatively, press “command + A” to select all files.

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What is the "command" key?

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The command key is the key to the left of your space bar that says "command" and has this symbol on it: ⌘.

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Swipe between pages of apps in Launchpad by clicking and holding your mouse while making a swiping gesture left or right, or use a two finger gesture on your trackpad.

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You can open Launchpad in OS X Lion using custom shortcuts or hot corners by setting them in System Preferences.

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