Unlike copy, which duplicates data, move relocates it. It is efficient because it doesn't duplicate the data on the disk (unless moving across drives); it just updates the file system pointer. It is also used to rename directories.
Try the command
Try moving a file!
Build the command
move
sourceThe file or directory to move.
destinationThe new location or new name.
Terminal
C:\Users\User>move cat.jpg C:NewFolder /y
Real-World Examples
Move a file to a folder:
Command Prompt
C:\Users\User>move proposal.docx Projects\
Rename a directory (Move trick):
Command Prompt
C:\Users\User>move OldDir NewDir
Knowledge Check
1 / 2Does the move command delete the original file?
References
These documentation links provide authoritative details for the commands used in this article.