Why can't I move files around on my MacBook Pro desktop?

Does anybody else have this issue of moving files around on MacBook Pro desktop? I tried everything...

Posted on Sep 24, 2020 03:31 PM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2020 04:45 AM

Thanks so much John - it worked! Much appreciated 😊

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Oct 9, 2020 04:45 AM in response to JohnBradshaw

Thanks so much John - it worked! Much appreciated 😊

Sep 24, 2020 03:56 PM in response to Yana789

Welcome.

You likely have the Finder set to sort.

You'll find it under View > Sort when you're on the Desktop.

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