We may need the full path of a file, folder, or document on our PC while performing certain tasks. Using commands in the PowerShell to manage files and folders requires the full path to process the job. If you have to upload a file or image, you can save yourself from navigating to the file simply by pasting the full path of a file in the upload dialog box. Here are 7 methods to find a file path on Windows 10 and 11 and copy it to the clipboard.

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Copy the Path of a File or Folder

Typing the path of a file or folder is a tedious job. However, if you are familiar with the handy methods in this article, you can get things done more efficiently.

1. Via Context Menu

This is the quickest way to copy the full path of a file or folder on a Windows 10 or 11 PC. The method is so easy that it doesn’t require steps.

  1. Press and hold the Shift Key and right-click the file or folder.
  2. Now, click the Copy as path option from the Windows context menu.copy file path windows 10
  3. That’s it! The full location path of the selected file or folder will be copied to the clipboard. Please note that the path of a file is wrapped inside double inverted commas. 
    "C:\Users\Technastic\Desktop\Site-Logos\technastic-logo.png"

2. Via File Explorer Ribbon

Another easy way to copy the full path of files in Windows 10 is via the File Explorer ribbon. Unlike the previous method, this does not work on the desktop screen.

  1. Navigate to the folder or file and select it.
  2. Double-click the Home tab in the File Explorer window.
  3. Select the file or folder and then click the Copy path option. You can also select the file first and then single-click the Home tab to get the Copy path option.copy full file path from file explorer ribbon
  4. You are all set to paste the copied file or folder path anywhere.

In Windows 11, open the folder and select the file or folder. Then click the 3-dot icon and select the Copy path option from the menu.

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3. Using the Run Dialog Box

  1. Press Win+R on your keyboard to launch the Run dialog box. You can also launch the Run dialog box by right-clicking the Windows Start icon.
  2. Drag the file or folder to the Run box.drag file to run command window
  3. You’ll see the full path of the file or folder in the Run command window.file path in the run command window
  4. Copy the path of the file to use it anywhere you want.

4. Via File Explorer Address Bar

  1. While in File Explorer, right-click the folder address bar.
  2. Click either Copy address or Copy address as text option to copy the folder path.copy folder address path windows
  3. The folder path address will be copied to the clipboard. You can easily paste it using Ctrl+V.

5. Using Keyboard Shortcuts

There are 2 more ways to quickly copy the full path of a folder on Windows 10 and 11.

  1. While in the File Explorer window, use one of the following keyboard shortcuts to view the path and Ctrl + C to copy it.
    • Ctrl + L
    • Alt + D
  2. Alternatively, click the File Explorer address bar to find the path.

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6. Via File Properties

This is an easy method to find the folder path of a file.

  1. Right-click the file and folder you want to find the path of.
  2. Select Properties.
  3. In the file properties window, highlight the file location and perform a right-click.
  4. Select the Copy option from the context menu.folder path file properties windows 10

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7. Using Windows Search Feature

Finally, here is another easy method to find the full path of a file using the Windows Search feature.

  1. Click the Search icon on the taskbar or use the Win+S shortcut.
  2. Now type the name of the file or folder.
  3. On the right pane of the Search window, you’ll see the full path of the folder in question. Click the Copy full path option.file folder path windows search
  4. Thus, you can easily copy the full path of any file or folder on your PC.

 

Always Show Full Path in File Explorer’s Title Bar

To make your Windows PC display the full path of files or folders in the title bar of File Explorer all the time, follow the steps below.

  1. Press Win+S or click the Search bar in the Windows taskbar, and type “file explorer options” and “folder options” and select File Explorer Options. file explorer options windows 11
  2. When the File Explorer Options window pops up, click the View tab.
  3. Look for Display the full path in the title bar options under Files and Folders and enable it.enable display full path in title bar windows 11
  4. Finally, click the Apply button.

That’s it! You will now see the full path of a file or folder on the title bar of the File Explorer window as shown below.

show full path on file explorer windows

Thus, we discussed all possible ways to find and copy the folder path on Windows 10 and 11. Should you have any questions about the topic, please comment below.

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