graphics\overbutt.gifCopying and moving files in Midnight Commander

You can use the menu commands to copy or move files in the directory panels. When you copy or move a file, you must choose the source file you want to copy or move and the destination where you want to copy or move the file.

To copy a file

1. In the current directory panel, open the destination directory where you want to copy the file.

2. In the other panel, choose the file to copy.

3. Click File, Copy.

4. Check the Copy dialog box to ensure that the source file listed is correct.

5. Check that the destination directory listed in the To box is correct.

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To move a file

1. In the current directory panel, open the destination directory where you want to move the file.

2. In the other panel, choose the file to move.

3. Click File, Rename/Move.

4. Check the Move dialog box to ensure that the source file listed is correct.

5. Check that the destination directory listed in the To box is correct.

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