macOS User Guide
- Welcome
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- Work across devices using Continuity
- Use iPhone as a webcam
- Use iPhone with Desk View
- Stream audio and video with AirPlay
- Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad
- Hand off between devices
- Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch
- Make and receive phone calls on your Mac
- Sync music, books, and more between devices
- Resources for your Mac
- Resources for your Apple devices
- Copyright
If you can’t move or copy an item on Mac
If you can’t move or copy a file or folder, you might need to change its permissions settings. You might also need to change permissions settings for the disk, server, or folder where you want to move the item.
On your Mac, select the item, then choose File > Get Info, or press Command-I.
Click the arrow
next to Sharing & Permissions to expand the section.Click the pop-up menu next to your user name to see the permissions settings.
If you’re not logged in as an administrator, you may need to click the lock
to unlock it, then enter an administrator name and password (or use Touch ID or your Apple Watch).Change the permissions to either Read & Write or “Read only.”
If you need to, also change the permissions for the location where you want to put the item.
If you can’t change the permissions, contact an administrator of your Mac or the owner of the file or folder.