This can be jarring for newcomers, and may even bug die-hard Mac users.

Thankfully, theres a small free app that fixes this inconsistency.

Now relaunch the app.

Editing a screenshot in Shottr’s editor on a Mac.

This app expands this functionality to the macOS Finder.

Why Bother With Command X?

Even if youre used to Apples way of moving files, Command X might still be worth your time.

‘Figment’ in a Galaxy Z Fold 6 next to an 8BitDo Pro 2 controller.

you’re able to Always Use the Move Command

The Command X app isnt a necessity.

All that the Command X does is standardize this behavior across the macOS platform.

Looking for more useful Mac apps?

MacBook’s Finder with Applications in the center

Shikhar Mehrotra / How-To Geek

A warning about enabling Accessibility privileges for an app on macOS.

The Settings panel for the Command X app.

Moving an item in macOS Finder.