To Move a File or Folder to the Desktop

You can move a file or folder from a Nautilus window to the desktop. To move a file or folder to the desktop, perform the following steps:

1. Open a Nautilus window.

2. In the view pane, display the file or folder that you want to move.

3. Drag the file or folder to the desktop. The icon for the file or folder is moved to the desktop. The file or folder is moved to your desktop directory.

   Alternatively, select the file or folder, then choose Edit -> Cut Files. Right-click on any desktop object, then choose Paste Files.