Have you noticed that when you open a folder in File Explorer in Windows 10, it only displays the folder name in the title bar? If you want to change this behavior of Windows 10 and want to show the absolute path of the folder in the title bar, this gearupwindows article will guide you.
There are at least two methods on Windows 10 that allow you to display the full folder path in the File Explorer title bar. You can either use Folder Options or Registry Editor. Using any method, you can make the changes to your PC.
How to Make Visible Full Folder Path in the Title Bar of Windows 10 File Explorer?
Using Folder Options
To make the folder’s full path visible in the title bar of Windows 10 File Explorer through the Folder Options, do the following:-
Step 1. First, open Folder Options.
Step 2. When the Folder Options dialog appears on your computer, select the View tab.
Step 3. Next, check the option “Display the full path in the title bar” under the “Advanced settings” section.
Step 4. Then, click the Apply button.
Step 5. Finally, hit the OK button.
That’s it—no need to restart your computer. The next time you open a folder, the full path of that folder will appear in the title bar of Windows 10 File Explorer.
Through Registry Editor
If you want to apply the setting to show or hide the full path of the folder in the title bar of Windows 10 File Explorer through Registry Editor, do these steps:-
Step 1. First, launch Registry Editor.
Step 2. When Registry Editor appears on your PC, browse to the following key in the left side pane:-
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState
Step 3. On the right side of the “CabinetState” folder, double-click on the FullPath REG_DWORD to modify it.
Step 4. Enter the following number in the “Value data” field:-
- 0: To hide absolute path.
- 1: To show the absolute path.
Step 5. Next, click the OK button.
Step 6. Finally, restart your computer to apply the change.
After completing the above steps, Windows 10 will show or hide the full path of the folder in the title bar of File Explorer, according to your choice.
Conclusion
In conclusion, if you find it inconvenient that Windows 10 only displays the folder name in the title bar when you open a folder in File Explorer, you can use either Folder Options or Registry Editor to make the full path visible. Both methods are straightforward and easy to follow, and you can choose the one that suits you best. By displaying the full path, you can easily locate the folder’s location and navigate through your PC with greater ease.
