dragandrelease

Drag and release is a common user interface interaction pattern where a user first clicks and holds down a pointing device button, such as a mouse button or a touchscreen press, on a specific element. The user then moves the pointer to a different location or over another element while maintaining the button press. Finally, the user releases the button, which typically triggers an action or event based on the element that was dragged and the destination where it was released.

This interaction is fundamental to many graphical user interfaces. Examples include moving files between folders in an operating system, selecting text by dragging the cursor, or placing an item from a palette onto a canvas in design software. The drag and release mechanism allows for intuitive manipulation of objects and data within a digital environment. It simplifies complex operations by mimicking physical actions like picking up and placing objects. The precise behavior of a drag and release operation is usually determined by the application or operating system's design.