Gestures & device / The visual dictionary
Drag and drop.
Moving an item by picking it up, carrying it, and releasing it at a destination.
Also calleddrag dropreorder gesture
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UI illustrationSee it in context
Item
⤳Drop here
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What it is
Moving an item by picking it up, carrying it, and releasing it at a destination. Indicate the dragged item, valid targets, and the result of dropping it.
When to use it
Use it for reordering, moving files, or placing objects on a canvas.
Know the difference
Dragging continuously moves an object; a swipe often triggers an action after a directional threshold.
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Across platforms
WebiOSiPadOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux
Web · iOS · iPadOS · Android · macOS · Windows · Linux
Desktop uses pointer dragging; touch may require a hold first, and accessible move actions should remain available.
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Go to the source
Primary documentation for the pattern and its platform conventions.