How to Show Full Path in Address Bar of File Explorer in Windows 10


File Explorer shows breadcrumbs in the address bar by default. Breadcrumbs display the hierarchy path of folders that were navigated to for the current folder location. Contextual navigation buttons are available for each of these that can be used to access all locations that are connected to them.

Sometimes, you may just want to see the full path of the current folder location in the address bar instead.

This tutorial will show you how to see the full path in the address bar of File Explorer on demand in Windows 10.


EXAMPLE: Breadcrumbs in address bar of File Explorer




Here's How:

1. While in File Explorer (Win+E), perform one of the following actions:

A) Press the Alt+D keys.

B) Press the Ctrl+L keys.

C) Click/tap on the icon in the address bar just to the left of the breadcrumbs. (see left/top screenshot below)

D) Click/tap on an empty area in the address bar to the right of the breadcrumbs. (see right/bottom screenshot below)

2. You will now see the full path of the current folder location. (see screenshot below)

If you like, you can copy (Ctrl+C) the full path.

That's it,
Shawn

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