Short answer

In Finder, ⌘X doesn’t cut files. The built-in way is to copy with ⌘C and press ⌥⌘V to move them. With Tuno, ⌘X and ⌘V work just like on Windows.

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In macOS

Select files, press ⌘C, go to the destination and press ⌥⌘V (“Move Item Here”). The files move instead of being copied.

With Tuno

  1. 1

    Open Tuno and allow Accessibility.

  2. 2

    In Tuno › Finder, turn on “Cut with ⌘X, move with ⌘V”.

  3. 3

    Select files in Finder and press ⌘X. Go to another folder and press ⌘V: the files move.

macOS 15 or later, Mac with Apple silicon.

Frequently asked questions

What if I’m renaming a file?

While a name is being edited, ⌘X and ⌘V cut and paste text as usual.

What if I copy something else after ⌘X?

Then the cut is cancelled and ⌘V pastes normally, like on Windows.

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