"Move Files" in Spotlight MacOs 26 Tahoe doesn't work properly

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"Move Files" in Spotlight MacOs 26 Tahoe doesn't work properly

I open Spotlight then again Command-3 and I ask to move a selected file in a folder. After searching for and finding the target folder, I press Enter. The file is moved to the selected folder, but the original file is still in the original folder. In other words, the action "Move to" duplicates the file instead of moving it to the target folder.

Is it a widespread issue or am I alone? I already sent a feedback to Apple.

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Oct 20, 2025 2:56 AM

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neuroanatomist

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Oct 20, 2025 4:35 AM in response to Stefano Zenni

Works fine for me. Note that after entering some characters of the file, you need to double-click the desired file in the results list, and then do the same for the destination folder, for the Action to work. (To be clear, don’t hit return/enter, just double-click the file then the double-click the folder.)

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dialabrain

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Oct 20, 2025 4:27 AM in response to Stefano Zenni

Are you running Tahoe 26.0.1? If not, update and test again.

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