drag and drop
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drag and drop
noun drag-and-drop
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A feature of a graphical user interface whereby the user can move or copy an object by dragging its visual representation across the screen and releasing it in another location.
Similar: drag-drop
verb drags and drops · dragging and dropping · dragged and dropped · drag-and-drop
- To use such a feature to move or copy an object. You can duplicate the files by holding the Ctrl key while dragging and dropping them.
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noun computing term
| 中文 | 拖放 tuōfàng |
|---|---|
| Português | arrastar e largar, arrastar e soltar |
| Français | glisser-déposer |
| Italiano | trascina e rilascia |
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