How do I drag and drop a file?

Why cant I drag and drop a file?

When drag and drop does not work, left-click a file in File Explorer and keep the left click mouse button pressed. While the left click button is held down, press the Escape key on your keyboard once. Then, release the left-click mouse button. Finally, try to drag and drop again.

How do you drag and drop on a computer?

For example, to drag-and-drop an object, such as an icon, you first move your mouse cursor over it. Then, press and hold down the left mouse button, move the object to the location you desire, and release the mouse button to set it down.

How do I drag and drop a file without a mouse?

Windows has a ClickLock feature that lets you highlight or drag items without continually holding the mouse button down. Go to the Control Panel, then Mouse Properties. Under the Buttons Tab, select Turn on ClickLock. Once the feature is enabled, briefly press down and hold the mouse button for the desired items.