How to Cut & Paste Pictures on a Computer

Moving a picture to a new position or location is a simple process. Use a moved picture for illustration, decoration, or to share with others. Basic knowledge of how to open a picture file and use a mouse is required. Prepare to move a picture file by opening both the picture and the file location where you would like to move the picture.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Picture file
• Mouse

Instructions

To Copy and Paste a Picture File

1. Open the picture file and the new intended location.

2. Right-click on the picture file and choose the "Cut" command.

3. Left click on the new file location.

4. Right-click and choose the "Paste" command. Your file should now appear in the new location.

Tips & Warnings

• To make that the picture file is not lost, you may substitute the "Copy" command for the "Cut" command. When you paste, you will merely be making a copy and the original will stay in its present location.