Windows 11 revolutionizes File Explorer: drag-and-drop on address bar returns

Drag and drop are two very useful features that simplify the organization of files within the Windows 11 File Explorer. However, in Windows 11 version 23H2, these features were removed from the address bar. Fortunately, Microsoft listened to user feedback and decided to reintroduce them.

The removal of drag and drop in the address bar in Windows 11 23H2

In Windows 11 version 23H2, Microsoft decided to remove the drag-and-drop feature from the File Explorer address bar. According to inside sources, this choice was dictated by Microsoft’s desire to quickly release the new File Explorer with a revamped design. The drag-and-drop feature was not included in the new version because not many users were using it. As a result, File Explorer was released without support for drag-and-drop in the address bar.

The return of drag-and-drop in the address bar

Fortunately, Microsoft listened to user feedback and decided to reintroduce drag-and-drop functionality in the address bar of the Windows 11 File Explorer. This new feature will be included in build 22635.3420, which is currently limited to the beta channel but will be available to all users by mid-2024.

How drag-and-drop in the address bar works in Windows 11

The new drag-and-drop in the address bar of the Windows 11 File Explorer makes it quick and easy to move files from one folder to another. To use this feature, simply select the desired file or document and drag it to the destination folder via the address bar. For example, you can drag a text document from the current folder to the root folder using this new feature.

Solving the drag-and-drop problem in Windows 11

Drag and drop have been highly anticipated features for Windows 11 users, but their initial removal caused disappointment. However, Microsoft has shown that it is listening to user feedback and solving the problem by reintroducing this feature. With the return of drag-and-drop to the File Explorer address bar, the problem finally seems to be solved.

Future improvements for the Windows 11 File Explorer.

Despite the return of drag-and-drop to the address bar, the Windows 11 File Explorer could still benefit from further improvements. For example, on older systems, the File Explorer can be slow, especially when used on an HDD. Microsoft is aware of this problem and is working to fix it in a future release. The performance of the File Explorer is expected to improve significantly on Windows 11.