Move new pattern swatch

Thanks for taking the time to read my question. I have a pattern swatch that I created in an .ai file. How can I move it so that I can use it in a new file?
Thanks,
Brad

You can copy an object from one file to another and the swatch will come with it if the copied object uses that swatch. Or, in the new file, select Open Swatch Library > Other Library from the Swatches panel menu.
In future, remember to tell us the version number(s) of program(s) you are asking about.

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