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Is it possible to cut and paste files/ folders in Finder?

I feel like I try every few years and am unable to do it.

Instead of using Cmd+V to paste, use Cmd+Option+V to cut from the original location and paste. I like it because it lets me postpone the decision to copy or cut until the very end :)

It should be possible from the right click menu like in every other OS, but for some reason it's not. Same for creating directories.

To create new folder, right click in the window (not on a file nor a folder).

Copy paste also works with right click. To move (a la cut), hold option key.

Also hold option key to see "move" menu option under Edit - Paste (Move)

I think it's in the standard system-wide list, let me check.

Edit: yep, it's in the 'common' list: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201236

They are also visible by simply clicking a menu or context-menu which shows the shortcuts on the right side at the end. Alternatively the built-in Help is actually usable as well as searching for menu items (click help and the text field will also interactively point to menu items with a big floating arrow when hovering over the search result with your cursor - that functionality works in all native HIG-conform apps, and it is dynamic so it also works when you have stuff like a "history" menu in the menu bar in a browser).

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