Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drag-and-drop
verb
/dræɡ ənd drɒp/
Definition
A graphical user interface feature that allows users to select an item or a group of items and move them to a different location by clicking and holding the mouse button while moving the mouse.
Examples
- The software allows you to drag-and-drop files into folders.
- Users can drag-and-drop images into the document for easy placement.
- With the new update, you can drag-and-drop items in the shopping cart.
Meaning
The process of clicking on an object and dragging it to a new location, often used in software applications to improve user experience.
Synonyms
- move
- transfer
- shift
