- To show the full location path on File Explorer, you have to enable the “Display the full path in the title bar” settings on the “Folder Options” page.
UPDATED 12/2/24: On Windows 11 (and 10), the address bar of File Explorer displays part of the path to the current location using the label of the drive and folders (for example, This PC > Local Disk (C:) > Users > Documents), instead of the full logical path (for example, C:\Users\username\Documents).
The experience uses this view to make the path more user-friendly and easier to navigate. You can also use the right arrows to navigate parts of related locations. Although you can’t disable this behavior, if you prefer to see the actual path of the current location, File Explorer includes an option to show the full path in the title bar.
In this guide, I will teach you the steps to show the actual full path of the current location in the title bar of File Explorer on Windows 10 as well as on Windows 11.
Display full path on File Explorer on Windows 11
To show the full path for files and folders on File Explorer, use these steps:
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Open File Explorer on Windows 11.
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Open the See more menu and choose the Options button.
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Click the View tab.
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Check the “Display the full path in the title bar” option.
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Click the Apply button.
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Click the OK button.
After you complete the steps, the location path will appear in the current tab.
Display full path on File Explorer on Windows 10
To show the full location path on File Explorer on Windows 10, use these steps:
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Open File Explorer on Windows 10.
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Click the View tab.
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Click the Options button.
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Click the View tab.
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Check the “Display the full path in the title bar” option.
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Click the Apply button.
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Click the OK button.
Once you complete the steps, the full path to the file or folder location will appear in the title bar of File Explorer.
If you prefer not to change the settings, you can also view the full path by clicking the icon on the left of the address bar.
Update December 2, 2024: This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.
Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 21 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].