Now in this article, we will show you how to find a file and folder path on Windows. Sometimes it is handy, to find and copy the file and folder path in windows 10 to the clipboard. Or we may need the full path of a file, folder, or document on our PC while performing certain tasks. However. If you have to upload a file or image, you can save yourself from navigation to the file simply by pasting the full path of a file in the upload dialog box. So, now in here, we will show you 3 ways to find a file and folder paths on windows 10. Now we will use Windows Search, File Explorer, or the Run command window to find the path of a file or folder. Follow the guides down below.
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Find a File and Folder Path On Windows 10 Using Windows search
Step 1. First of all Press ⊞ Win+S. This will open the windows search bar.
Step 2. Now type the name of the file in the search bar. Then a list of matching files will appear.
Step 3. So, Righ-click on the name of the file. Now a short pop-up will appear.
Step 4. Tap on Open file location This opens the file in its containing folder.
Step 5. In this step tap at the end of the box that contains the file name. It will highlight the full path to the file. Now if you want to copy the path press CTR+C and To paste the path once it has been copied, CTR+V.
Find a File and Folder Path On Windows 10 Using the Run command Windows
Step 1. So, first of all, navigate to the folder that contains the file. For instance, if the file is on the desktop go to the desktop.
Step 2. Then press Win+R to open the run command window.
Step 3. Now drag the file to the Run command window.
Step 4. Find the full path in the “Open” box. This displays the file’s full location. To copy the path, double-click it to highlight it with the mouse, then press Ctr+C. Once it has been copied press CTR+V.
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Find a File and Folder Path On Windows 10 Using File Explorer
Step 1. Open file explorer by pressing Win+E.
Step 2. Now navigate to the folder that contains the file. The step is depending on where your file is. You’ll typically have to double-click the driver name or letter, then double click on the folder to open its contents.
Navigate the folder
Step 3. So, when you find the file you need to right-click on the file then a menu will appear.
Right-click on the file
Step 4. Tap on Properties it is at the bottom of the menu.
Properties
Step 5. In the final step Find the path next to “Location.” It’s near the center of the window. To copy the path, double-click it to highlight it with the mouse, then press Ctr+C. Once it has been copied press CTR+V.
Copy the full Path
Bottom Line
Moreover, To Wind up this article, I would like to mention that it was all about how to copy and find a folder or file path on Windows 1o. Here in this article, we explain 3 ways to copy and find the path using the windows search bar, file explorer, and run command windows. I hope you guys get something from this article and it was helpful for you. However, if you find it helpful don’t forget to subscribe to our blog with your email address. So, if you face any hardship during following the process do ask me on the comment box down below.
