What is drag & drop?

September 29, 2025, 29.
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‍Definition

Drag & drop is an interface feature that lets you move visual elements by grabbing them with the mouse and releasing them at the desired location. 

This intuitive interaction simplifies the creation and organization of content without the need for technical skills.

Examples

  • Page construction: Moving content blocks to create a landing page
  • File management: Organize documents in folders by simply dragging and dropping them.
  • Form creation: Assemble fields (name, email, phone) to build a form
  • Custom Dashboard: Reorganize widgets (graphs, tables) according to your preferences
  • Visual workflow: create business processes by linking steps graphically

Benefits/Interest

  • Ease of use: intuitive interface accessible to non-technical users
  • Time-saving: Rapid creation without writing code
  • Immediate visualization: See results in real time during construction
  • Flexibility: Easily modify the organization of elements
  • Minimum apprenticeship: No technical training required

Related terms

  • Visual Builder
  • User interface (UI)
  • Template
  • Widget
  • Form Builder

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