Click & Drag from Spotlight

Hi!

My mac isn't letting me click and drag files from spotlight.

Is there a particular setting that needs to be switched on?

MacBook Pro (2021)

Posted on Mar 31, 2023 1:20 AM

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FHVD Author

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5 points

Mar 31, 2023 1:31 AM in response to FHVD

I recorded my screen to give you a better idea of what I mean.

https://www.veed.io/view/cc1a2d62-be52-42be-91bc-272a517cc955?sharingWidget=true&panel=share

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