Move Tool

* Move Tool generally shifts or moves layers and selections.
* This tool is used to move layers, paths, guides in an image.
How to Launch:
- Open Gimp.
- launch a new image file.
- Now pick Move Tool from the toolbox.

- Shortcut for this tool is M. To select, just click the toolbox and then press the button M.
Tool options:

Move - This option states what will be transformed/moved. That is, you can pick what you want to shift - the layers, selected portion or the path.
Tool Toggle - This option helps to switch from one option to another.
How to Use:
- Launch a new image file.

Pick Layer
- Select the entire image.
- Now choose the Pick a layer or guide under the "Tool Toggle" menu in toolbox.

- Just click and drag on any portion of the image.
- The layer gets moved as you move the cursor.

Move Layer
- Set Move the active layer tool option under the "Tool Toggle" menu in toolbox.
- Just click "Ctrl+A" to select the whole image.
- Now click and drag the cursor on the image.
- Automatically the layer is moved from its source position.

Pick Path
- Click the Path menu in the toolbox.

- First set the Pick a path tool in toolbox.
- Now drag the cursor over the image. It turns into a small hand when it is moved over the visible path.
- Simply click and drag to move the path. Note that only the active path will move.
Move Path
- Pick the Move the active path tool in toolbox.

- Now click and drag the cursor over the image.
- The current path gets moved. The plus symbol appears while moving the path. (View the below image)

- User can change the current path in the Path Dialog.