How To Show Full Folder Path in File Explorer Title Bar on Windows 11 & 10

Learn how to configure File Explorer to display the full folder path on the title bar or tab in Windows 11 & 10.

By default, the File Explorer only displays the currently opened drive or folder name as the tab name or on the title bar. For example, if you open a folder called “WindowsLoop” in the D: drive, the File Explorer tab or title bar only displays the folder name “WindowsLoop” instead of the full path D:\WindowsLoop. While this is perfectly fine, there may be situations, such as when you are deep within a folder structure, where you need to see the full folder path at a glance.

In such cases, you can configure File Explorer settings to display the full path of the folder. That way, we don’t have to click the File Explorer’s address bar every time we want to see the current folder path. So, without further ado, let me show you the steps to display the full folder path in File Explorer in simple and easy steps. Let’s get started.

Show Full Folder Path on File Explorer Title Bar in Windows 10

On Windows 10, you can configure the File Explorer Options to display the full folder path in the title bar. Here’s how.

1. Press “Windows key + E” to open File Explorer.
2. Go to the “View” tab at the top.
3. Click “Options.”
4. Go to the “View” tab.
5. Select the “Display the full path in the title bar” checkbox.
6. Click the “OK” button.
7. With that, File Explorer will display the full path on its title bar.

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Detailed Steps (With Screenshots)

The first thing we must do is open the File Explorer. While there are multiple ways to do it, the easiest method is to press the “Windows key + E” keyboard shortcut. Once the File Explorer window opens, click the “View” tab on the top command bar and click the “Options” button.

The above action will open the File Explorer Options window. Here, navigate to the “View” tab. Under Advanced Settings, select the “Display the full path in the title bar” checkbox.

Finally, click the “OK” button to save the change.

That is it. From this point forward, File Explorer displays the full folder path on its title bar.

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Show Full Folder Path on File Explorer Title Bar in Windows 11

Note: On Windows 11, the full folder path is displayed in the current tab of the folder.

Using File Explorer Options

1. Open File Explorer by pressing the “Windows key + E” shortcut.
2. Click the “See more” icon on the top command bar.
3. Select “Options“.
4. Go to the “View” tab.
5. Select the “Display the full path in the title bar” checkbox.
6. Click the “OK” button.
7. With that, File Explorer will display the full path on its current tab.

Using Windows 11 Settings App

1. Open Settings by pressing the “Windows key + I” shortcut.
2. Go to the “System” tab on the sidebar.
3. Click the “Advanced” or “For developers” option.
4. Click and expand the “File Explorer” dropdown.
5. Turn ON the “Show full path in title bar” toggle.
6. Close the Settings window.
7. With that, File Explorer displays the full path in the title bar / tab.

Note: In newer versions of Windows 11, the “For developers” option in the “System” page of the Settings app is renamed to “Advanced”.

Wrapping Up — Displaying Full Path on the File Explorer Title Bar

As you can see, to view the full folder path in the File Explorer title bar or tab, you can use the Folder Options to configure it quickly. If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.

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Update: This tutorial has been updated to simplify the language, steps, and add a new method for Windows 11.