Learn how to add or remove the ‘Copy as Path’ option from the right-click context menu in Windows 11 using the Settings app.
Quick steps: Launch the Settings app, go to the “Personalization” > “Context menu” page, and turn ON or OFF the “Copy as Path” option.
With Windows 11 build 26340.9212 (v26H2), Microsoft added a new option to the Settings app to show or hide the ‘Copy as path’ option in the context menu. By default, this option is enabled. That means the ‘Copy as path’ option will always be visible when you right-click on a file or folder. So, when you need the literal path of a file or folder, simply right-click it and select the ‘Copy as path’ option. The path will be copied to your clipboard, and you can use it by pressing the “Ctrl + V” shortcut.
You might not use this option that often, but when you need it, it’s there for you. However, if you don’t need or use this option ever, you can remove it to declutter your context menu. In this quick and easy Windows 11 guide, let me show you the steps to add or remove the Copy as Path option from the context menu in Windows 11. Let’s get started.
Add or Remove ‘Copy as Path’ in Context Menu Using the Settings App
Open the Start menu, search for “Settings“, and click the top result or the “Open” option in the right panel of the Start menu. After Settings opens, click “Personalization” on the sidebar. This shows all the personalization options in the right panel, click “Context menu“.
Now, simply scroll down to the ‘Copy as Path‘ option and do the following:
- Turn ON the toggle: Adds or shows the “Copy as path” option in the right-click context menu.
- Turn OFF the toggle: Removes or hides the “Copy as path” option in the right-click context menu.
Finally, close the Settings app. The change is instant, and you should either see or not see the option depending on your choice in the prior step. If you don’t see the change, restart your computer to apply the changes properly.
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