Drag and drop is a feature that allows users to organize files and folders in a quicker and seamless manner. There are multiple places within Egnyte where a user can perform drag and drop.
- Drag & drop on Desktop App
- Drag & drop on Storage Sync/mapped drive
- Drag & drop when uploading files and dragging files from the desktop into a folder in Web UI
- Finally, the drag & drop in WebUI, described in this article. It is an improvement to existing functions behind Move or Copy options from the select menu
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Moving Files With Drag and Drop (and Holding SHIFT)
Copying Files With Drag and Drop (and Holding ALT/OPTION)
Drag and Drop Without Holding SHIFT or ALT / OPTION key
Additional Drag and Drop Destinations
Why SHIFT and ALT / OPTION key?
We require users to hold SHIFT or ALT / OPTION keys to prevent accidental moves of files and folders.
Moving Files With Drag and Drop (and Holding SHIFT)
If a user wants to move files in WebUI, they can achieve that by using the SHIFT button during operation.
- Select one or multiple files or folders to move.
- Drag the file(s) or folder(s) to the desired place.
- Press and hold the SHIFT key.
- Release the mouse or touchpad; the files or folders are moved.
- Release the SHIFT key.
Copying Files With Drag and Drop (and Holding ALT/OPTION)
If a user wants to copy files without a confirmation window, they can achieve that by using the ALT/OPTION button during the operation.
- Select one or multiple files or folders to copy.
- Drag the file(s) or folder(s) to the desired place.
- Press and hold the ALT / OPTION button.
- Release the mouse or touchpad, files will be copied.
- Release the ALT/OPTION button.
Drag and Drop Without Holding SHIFT or ALT / OPTION key
When users drag any file or folder and drop it in any other place both in the folder listing and the folder tree on the left, a move or copy confirmation popup is displayed.
- Select the required file(s) or folder(s).
- Drag the file(s) or folder(s) to the desired place.
- When the user releases a mouse or touchpad, the confirmation box is presented.
- Select Move, Copy, or cancel the action.
Additional Drag and Drop Destinations
Users can also drag a file or folder within the folder tree on the left.
They can even drag files or folders from one view to another.