How do I work with multiple folders and text edit documents simultaneously in macOS Sequoia?

Same as my text edit question earlier. Was trying to move something from

one folder to another. Nope, can't do it because it if I open one

folder and find what I want to move, then open the folder I want to move

it to, that takes the place of the first folder opened. I have had

nothing but problems since going to Sequoia and I have about had it.



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MacBook Air 15″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Apr 19, 2025 1:21 PM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2025 1:30 PM

Use Command-N ( ⌘N ) twice to open two new windows in Finder.

Navigate each window to the folder you want to deal with.

Drag & drop from one window to the other.

Works every time.


Use the Finder on Mac - Apple Support


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Apr 20, 2025 12:09 PM in response to chessplayr

You could create an "aliases" for your most commonly use folders and put those on the desktop. You don't even have to open the folder that you're moving TO, just drop your files onto the folder's Finder window icon or onto its desktop alias.

Create and remove aliases on Mac - Apple Support


You can also have your fav folders display in the Finder sidebar if you like. So you'd only have to open one Finder window, navigate to the FROM folder then drop files from that onto the TO folder icon in the sidebar.

Customize the Finder sidebar on Mac - Apple Support


You have options. 👍🏽

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