When you create a file or folder on Windows, it is assigned a path starting with the root directory.Copying the full path of a file or folder in Windows can help you find it without navigating through many directories.
Whether you're doing it for troubleshooting or for quicker access, copying the full path of a file or folder in Windows is quick and easy.Here we show you four different methods.
1. How to use the right-click menu to copy the path of a file or folder
One of the most common ways to copy a file or folder path in Windows is through the context menu.So let's start with this.
1. Find the path to the file or folder you want to copy.
2. Hold down the Shift key and right-click on your file or folder.
3. Select Copy as path from the context menu.
Please note: In Windows 11, the Copy as path option will appear in the context menu even if you don't hold down the Shift key.
After completing the above steps, Windows will copy the file or folder path to the clipboard, allowing you to paste it anywhere.
2. How to copy the path of a file or folder using the Toolbar of File Explorer
File Explorer's toolbar provides several useful options for managing your computer files, one of which allows you to easily copy the path of a file or folder.
To copy a file or folder path via the File Explorer toolbar on Windows 11:
1. Right-click the "Start" icon and select "File Manager" from the list.
2. Locate and select the full path to the file or folder you want to copy.
3. Click the three-dot icon at the top and select the copy path.
The steps to copy a file or folder path are no different for Windows 10.Here's how:
1. Open a file manager on your computer.
2. Locate and select your file or folder.
3. Click the "Home" tab and select the "Copy Path" option.
3. How to copy folder path from file browser address bar
If you prefer not to use File Explorer's toolbar, you can also copy the path of a folder or drive from the address bar.The steps below apply to both Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers.
1. Press Win + E to open File Explorer.
2. Open the path to the folder or drive you want to copy.
3. Right-click any blank space in the address bar of the file explorer, and select the Copy Address or Copy Address as Text option.
The Copy Address option copies the folder path prefixed with the "file://" protocol, while the Copy Address As Text option copies the path in plain text.You can choose the appropriate option based on how you intend to use the copied folder path.
4. How to copy the path of a file or folder with a keyboard shortcut
Windows also provides a dedicated keyboard shortcut for quickly copying the full path of a file or folder.To use it, just find and select the path to the file or folder you want to copy.Then, press the Ctrl + Shift + C keys simultaneously to copy the full path.It’s worth noting that this shortcut only works on Windows 11 build 22463 or later.
Effortlessly copy file or folder paths on Windows
Now you know a few ways to copy the path of a file or folder on a Windows computer.Whether you favor keyboard shortcuts or context menus, it shouldn't take long to copy the full path of a file or folder using the methods above.
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