drag-drop

Grab and place

Drag-drop describes the computing action of selecting an on-screen object with a mouse or finger, moving it to a new location, and releasing it there.

The term functions as both verb and adjective: you can drag-drop a file into a folder, or use a drag-drop interface to rearrange items.

This interaction method became standard with graphical user interfaces, making file management and design software intuitive.

The website builder uses drag-drop functionality for adding elements.

development

API

Software communication standard

callback · library · draggable · droppable · sortable · React · HTML5 · ghosting · collision · hitbox

interface

click

Brief sharp noise

mouse · pointer · target · source · destination · placeholder · handle · gripper · icon · thumbnail

interaction

grab

Seize abruptly

  • liftMechanism for vertical transport
  • carryMove while supporting
  • placePosition or location

relocate · shift · slide · glide · hover · deposit · insert · swap · sort · arrange

application

file upload

Sending content to server

shopping cart · kanban · Trello · timeline · photo album · widget · dashboard · email attachment · bookmark · shortcut

Opposites
input method

drag-dropkeyboard shortcut

Key combo triggering commands

keyboard shortcuts · hotkey · cut-and-paste · command line · copy-paste

interaction paradigm

drag-dropcommand line

Text-based computer interface

CLI · menu selection · dialog boxes · batch processing

interaction directness

drag-dropcommand line interface

Text-based computer control

CLI · batch processing · copy-paste · menu-driven

Family

drag, drop, drags, drops, dragged, dropped, dragging, dropping, dragger

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G