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    What exactly is Undo Move supposed to be undoing here?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Peon, Jul 11, 2018.

  1. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've always found the Undo and Redo features in Windows Explorer confusing, but can someone explain to me what '' is supposed to be?

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    Peon, Jul 11, 2018
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  2. Porter

    Porter Notebook Virtuoso

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    To add to the above, if you've ever accidentally (with the mouse) grabbed a folder or file and let go and dropped it into a random (unknown) folder you don't have to go searching for it, just use that undo (or the shortcut control+Z as it shows in the screenshot). Many programs use cut/copy/paste/undo functions that are all right there on the keyboard control + x/c/v/z.
     
    Porter, Jul 17, 2018
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  3. jeremyshaw

    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    It's also contextual. It's "Undo __________." Whatever your last Windows Explorer action was (with some limits), it will try to undo. For me, it's a mix of Renames and Moves.
     
    jeremyshaw, Jul 17, 2018
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