How To Display Full Path In Title Bar Of Windows 11 File Explorer

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If you have recently upgraded to Windows 11, you might have noticed that the title bar in the File Explorer does not show the full path of the folder you are currently viewing. This can be inconvenient if you need to know the exact location of a file or folder. However, there is a way to display the full path in the title bar. In this article, we will show you how.
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Step 1: Open File Explorer

The first step is to open File Explorer. You can do this by clicking on the File Explorer icon in the taskbar or by pressing the Windows key and E on your keyboard.

Step 2: Open Folder Options

Once File Explorer is open, click on the View tab in the ribbon at the top of the window. In the View tab, click on the Options button to open Folder Options.

Step 3: Change Folder Options

In the Folder Options window, click on the View tab. Scroll down until you see the option that says “Display the full path in the title bar.” Check the box next to this option and click Apply and then OK.

Step 4: View Full Path in Title Bar

Once you have changed the Folder Options, you can now view the full path of any folder in the title bar. Simply navigate to the folder you want to view and the full path will be displayed in the title bar.

Step 5: Customize Title Bar

You can also customize the title bar to show more or less information. To do this, right-click on the title bar and select Customize Title Bar. In the Customize Title Bar window, you can choose which information you want to display in the title bar, including the full path.

Step 6: Pin to Quick Access

If you frequently access a particular folder, you can pin it to the Quick Access section in File Explorer. Simply right-click on the folder and select Pin to Quick Access. The folder will now be easily accessible from the Quick Access section in File Explorer.

Step 7: Use Keyboard Shortcut

Finally, if you prefer to use keyboard shortcuts, you can press the Alt key to display the File Explorer menu and then press the V key to open Folder Options. From there, you can follow the same steps as in Step 3 to display the full path in the title bar.

FAQs

  • How do I turn off the display of the full path in the title bar?

    To turn off the display of the full path in the title bar, simply uncheck the option that says “Display the full path in the title bar” in the Folder Options window.

  • Can I customize the information displayed in the title bar?

    Yes, you can customize the information displayed in the title bar by right-clicking on the title bar and selecting Customize Title Bar.

  • What is the Quick Access section in File Explorer?

    The Quick Access section in File Explorer is a convenient way to access frequently used folders and files. You can pin folders and files to the Quick Access section for easy access.

  • Is there a keyboard shortcut to display the full path in the title bar?

    Yes, you can press the Alt key to display the File Explorer menu and then press the V key to open Folder Options. From there, you can follow the same steps as in Step 3 to display the full path in the title bar.

  • Will displaying the full path in the title bar affect performance?

    No, displaying the full path in the title bar should not have any significant impact on performance.

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