Why is copy of a file left on the desktop?

Windows 7 32 bit

Hi

Not sure if this is the correct forum, but I'll ask anyway.

I quite often create word docs or excel spreadsheets and save them to my Desktop. Then I'll go and using drag & drop (and 2 windows visible) move the doc to a folder that doesn't reside on the desktop. BUT a copy of that doc or spreadsheet is always left on the desktop and I have to actually go and delete it.

Is there any way I can make that doc or spreadsheet actually move from the desktop to the folder and NOT leave a copy on the desktop? When I move from folder to folder (not working on the desktop) I don't have this trouble.

Thanks for any advice

The default drag n drop option varies.
Read this article, it may have a solution for you:
Customize the default behavior of Drag and Drop feature in Windows 7, Vista, XP and 8

I've never used the program they mention, so I can't comment on it.
I always use right click when dragging so I can choose the action I want when I release the right button.

Read the article and the 'shift' and drag & drop worked perfectly. And I didn't know about the right-click when dragging.
All I can say is Thank You, Thank You, Thank You so much easier to do this.

You're most welcome and glad to hear this fixed it for you.
Thanks for posting back and marking the thread solved.
:)