Which action moves a file to a new location instead of creating an independent duplicate?

The material describes dragging, cutting and pasting, copying and pasting, and using right-click menus to Copy or Cut and then Paste. The outcome depends on the operation: **Cut** moves the item, whereas **Copy** leaves the original and creates an independent duplicate. The Recycle Bin's Restore command returns a deleted item to its former location; it is not presented as a general file-transfer method. **Key takeaway:** Choose Cut for a move and Copy for a separate duplicate.\n\n**Glossary:**\n- **Cut**: Marks an item to be moved when pasted elsewhere.\n- **Copy**: Creates an independent duplicate when pasted.\n- **Paste**: Places the cut or copied item in the selected destination.