In Windows, I can highlight a file(s), Press "Control X" to cut that file from that location. I can then go to another drive and press "Control V" to _move_ the file(s) there.... not copy them while still leaving them on the other drive. Is there a short cut that I don't know about?

Also, is there a list online (free) or one I can buy to really learn the Mac?

Not exactly what you want, but you can hold down the command key and drag the files from point a to point b and it will do the same thing as cut and paste.

Here is a link that will take you to subscribe to MacWorld. That will help you learn some things about the Mac. (If it doesn't work put MacWorld in your search engine.)

https://w1.buysub.com/servlet/OrdersGateway?cds_mag_code=MCW&cds_page_id=13102

Also, spend some time on the internet doing tutorials. The Apple site is a great place to start. Also, go to a few of the Apple classes at the store -- they're free and will get you rolling.

Karen

how about taking the intro to mac class at the apple store at 12 oaks. that way you can ask questions and get hands on help

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Originally posted by Terry White:
Not exactly what you want, but you can hold down the command key and drag the files from point a to point b and it will do the same thing as cut and paste.

I tried Terry's suggestion to move a file from my desktop drive to an external backup drive, and it worked as you describe - "copied" the file, and "erased" the original in one fell swoop.
- ANOTHER POSSIBILITY: If a document is open and has an icon in its title bar at the top (for example, the Acrobat icon in a pdf file) you can Command-click the icon and drag the file to a new location on the same drive - WHILE THE FILE IS STILL OPEN. However, I couldn't get this technique to work from one drive to another.
(Sadly, can't do this with Appleworks files, as they do not display the application icon in the title bar.)