Using the command key wont move file

when i click and hold the command key and try to move any folder to another location, it copies file.
what am i doing wrong?
thanks

try the different keys, command, option, control ?
To Move the file or folder from the source drive to the destination drive, click and hold down the mouse button on the file or folder. The file or folder will be highlighted. Then, while holding the control button on your keyboard, drag the file or folder from the source drive window to the destination drive window and let go of the mouse button. The file or folder will disappear from the source drive and will now only be found on the destination drive.

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