Ensure Backup and Consolidate Scrivener Files

Over the years, somehow, my Scrivener templates and manuscript files have ended up in different places on my drive. Now I’m reconfiguring backup and I would like to know
a. Where should I ideally put each type of file
b. Can I simply do a drag and drop to relocate each type

where to put things

look under the Setup and Safety heading

Yes, you can drag and drop files and folders to relocate things. That’s a Mac (or Windows) thing, not a Scrivener thing.

Just to be safe:

  • Make a backup first.
  • Make sure Scrivener is closed at the time.
  • Make sure that you’re dragging complete .scriv folders, not components like the .scrivx file.
  • Clear Scrivener’s Recent Projects menu when you’re done, as it will still point to the old locations.