drag-and-drop

Drag-and-drop is an interface action in which a user moves an on-screen item and releases it at a chosen location.

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Drag-and-drop is a user-interface action in which a person holds an on-screen item with a mouse or finger, moves it and releases it at a chosen location. It is used to move files, reorder items or link data, rather than selecting an item from a list by clicking.

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