Cut command and delete key annoyances

[kokaiinum]

Hey guys i dont know if this is normal, but when i have a selection of files and i want to move them witch the cut commad either from the finder menu or apple key and X, but it wont allow me to do it, now i can copy or cut text fine, but i cant do it with files it just greys the "Cut" command out.

Is that normal or is my system weird, i am running the latest Os X.

Also i have some delete key annoyances as well cause i can delete fine with it when its not files, cause like the cut command, if i highlight multiple items for deletion and i hit the delete key notthing happens at all, at first i though the key didnt work or somthing but if i hit it in like iTunes it works fine.

hope some can help with this.

[ElDiabloConCaca]

There is no "cut and paste" of files/folders in Mac OS X's Finder. There is only "copy and paste".

Mac OS X's Finder uses the Command-Delete shortcut to move files to the trash. Other applications, like iTunes, may simply use the Delete key.

[kokaiinum]

ahh ok, that kind of suck that there isnt no cutting of files, cause i used that lot.

But thanks man, now i just need to ajust to the copying from place to place instead and deleting the scource files.

[ElDiabloConCaca]

You can always use the mouse for cut-and-paste functionality in the Finder -- simply highlight the files you want to move, then hold down the command key as you drag them to their new location -- instead of being copied, they will be moved, just like a cut-and-paste would have done.

[kokaiinum]

yeah i found that out some time ago. But i would still prefer you could use Apple+X cut cut them would be much easier.

But thanks for the reply, it seems like the best way to do it, cause copying and deleting the scource file takes to much time.

[Curiosity]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloConCaca

You can always use the mouse for cut-and-paste functionality in the Finder -- simply highlight the files you want to move, then hold down the command key as you drag them to their new location -- instead of being copied, they will be moved, just like a cut-and-paste would have done.

Is there any way to force a copy? Would <Option>-drag or <Ctrl>-drag force a copy rather than a move?

[ElDiabloConCaca]

Originally Posted by Curiosity

Is there any way to force a copy? Would <Option>-drag or <Ctrl>-drag force a copy rather than a move?

Yes, option-drag forces a copy, while command-drag forces a move.