Typically, though, it helps
if the source and destination folders are both visible at the same time. But
what if they??™re not?
Solution 1: Drag patiently
In Windows Explorer, navigate to the source folder. Next, drag one or more
items over the tree pane on the left, then hover the mouse cursor over the
visible branch of the destination folder, and Explorer will automatically
expand the branch. You can also hover near the top or bottom of the Navigation
pane to scroll up or down, respectively.
If the destination folder you??™re looking for is buried several layers deep,
you??™ll have to wait for Explorer to expand each level. This requires a steady
hand and a lot of patience.
Figure 2-16. Windows Explorer provides visual feedback to let you know what??™s going to
happen when you drop a file
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Solution 2: Use cut, copy, and paste
Select the file(s) you want to copy, right-click, and select Copy to copy the
items or Cut to move them. (Or, to use the keyboard, press Ctrl-C or Ctrl-V,
respectively, as described in ???Who Doesn??™t Love Keyboard Shortcuts?,??? earlier.
When you cut a file, its icon appears faded (as though it were
a hidden file) until you paste it somewhere, or abandon the
operation. (Abandoning a cut operation does not delete the
file, by the way.) Explorer makes no visual distinction for
files you copy.
Next, open the destination folder, right-click an empty area, and select Paste
(or press Ctrl-V).
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