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Jacob_Prorera
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Moving Files in Finder on macOS Golden Gate



Is Finder bugged in the new update? I'm unable to move any files around by holding and dragging them (which previously used to work fine)

Posted on Oct 6, 2026 5:43 PM

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neuroanatomist
User level: Level 9 (72,871 points)

Oct 6, 2026 7:14 PM in response to Jacob_Prorera

Drag-and-drop in macOS 27 Golden Gate works as it always has, and as Apple states that it should:


Drag and drop items on Mac - Apple Support


I will note that the two folders in the upper left have the 'download from cloud' icon next to them, indicating they are still syncing with iCloud. You may not be able to move those files if they being accessed by the sync process, but in that case you should receive a warning.


If drag-and-drop is not working properly for you, there are some quick workarounds and fixes:


Relaunch Finder:

  • Press Option + Command + Esc, select Finder, and click Relaunch.
  • Alternatively, hold down the option and control keys, click on the Finder icon in the Dock and select Relaunch


Disable Force Click and Haptic Feedback:

  • Go to System Settings > Trackpad and uncheck Force Click and haptic feedback, which can interfere with drag-and-drop recognition (if you are pressing too hard, that's a Force Click and will trigger Quick Look)


Check Trackpad Dragging Settings:


If the above doesn't help, have you rebooted your Mac? If not, that's the first step. If that does not help, then see if the problem is present when you boot in safe mode. That process performs some system cleanup and clears caches, and also disables 3rd party extensions that may cause problems.

 

Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support


If that does not correct the issue, test in a new user account. A newly-created user account will have all settings at default, and if the issue does not occur in that new account then it provides guidance on what may need to be changed to correct the issue.

 

Add a user or group on Mac - Apple Support

 

Once the testing is complete, the new account can easily be deleted.

 

Delete a user or group on Mac – Apple Support


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256371619