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Drag and drop files using touch pad

I used to be able to click on a file without it opening, then hold down on the touch pad, and drag the file to a new window. Now, clicking on the file simply (and annoyingly) opens it. Particularly when I'm, for instance, trying to move a photo from my download folder or desktop to an app like Mailchimp. Where do I fix this? I already tried touchpad in System Preferences. This process use to work (drag & drop -- not system preferences) and no longer does. Help please. thank you.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Mar 5, 2022 11:01 PM

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Posted on Mar 6, 2022 6:35 AM

Does this occur for a different user, e.g., Guest ?

Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac - Apple Support

Does this occur after starting up in Safe Mode?

Consider the possibility of a third party software conflict. EtreCheck can be used to investigate what is installed. Give it Full Disk Access. You can post the report here. Someone might spot something.

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