Step-by-step explanation:
Copying and moving files using a file manager is a straightforward process. Here are the typical steps involved for both operations:
Copying Files:
1. Open the File Manager: Locate and open your file manager application. This could be Windows File Explorer (Windows), Finder (Mac), or a similar tool on other operating systems.
2. Navigate to the Source Location: Use the file manager to browse to the directory where the file(s) you want to copy are located.
3. Select Files: Click on the file(s) you want to copy to highlight them. You can select multiple files by holding down the Ctrl key (Windows) or Command key (Mac) while clicking on the files.
4. Copy the Files: Right-click on one of the selected files and choose the "Copy" option from the context menu. Alternatively, you can use keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+C (Windows) or Command+C (Mac).
5. Navigate to the Destination: Navigate to the directory where you want to paste the copied files.
6. Paste the Files: Right-click in the destination folder and select "Paste" from the context menu. Alternatively, you can use keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+V (Windows) or Command+V (Mac).
7. Files are Copied: The selected files will be copied to the destination folder.
Moving Files:
1. Open the File Manager: Open your file manager application as mentioned earlier.
2. Navigate to the Source Location: Go to the directory containing the files you want to move.
3. Select Files: Highlight the files you wish to move by clicking on them.
4. Move the Files: Right-click on one of the selected files and choose the "Cut" or "Move" option from the context menu. Alternatively, you can use keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+X (Windows) or Command+X (Mac).
5. Navigate to the Destination: Go to the directory where you want to move the files.
6. Paste the Files: Right-click in the destination folder and select "Paste" from the context menu. Alternatively, you can use keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+V (Windows) or Command+V (Mac).
7. Files are Moved: The selected files will be moved from the source location to the destination folder, effectively relocating them.
It's essential to be cautious when moving files, as this action permanently deletes them from the source location. When copying files, the original files remain in their original place, and duplicates are created in the destination folder.