on a computer
: allowing the movement of items (such as icons) by dragging them to a new location
a drag-and-drop interface

Examples of drag-and-drop in a Sentence

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Design platform Canva launched in 2013 with the aim of democratizing visual creation through features like templates and drag-and-drop graphics. Victoria Turk, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024 These platforms’ drag-and-drop capabilities can help users of all ages learn new skills with a product-centric output as the end goal. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Thanks to low-code and no-code technology, drag-and-drop tools can be used to add these touches to your system, delivering enhancements right away. Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Customizing a theme using the drag-and-drop editor and tweaking the HTML/CSS through a text editor is simple. PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024 Its focus is on delivering frictionless self-service experiences via a simple drag-and-drop configuration system. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 Studio One offers the same awesome drag-and-drop functionality of Logic, the same ease of tracking, editing, and mixing as Pro Tools, and the same live performance features as Ableton, all in one. Parker Hall, WIRED, 21 July 2024 The web app works smoothly, with great drag-and-drop capabilities, including for uploading attachments, though there are some advantages to installing the desktop app. PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024 It's all done with drag-and-drop for seamless management. Stackcommerce Team, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drag-and-drop was in 1985

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“Drag-and-drop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drag-and-drop. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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