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Display the Full Path in the Title Bar on Windows 8/8.1

By Michael | Last Updated

"Hi, there. Could you tell me how to show the full path of finding some file or folder in Windows 8 computer? I have a memory like a sieve, so whenever my friend shows me how to find a system file in my computer, I have to ask him again and again. Please give me a hand!"

For your reference, you can display the full path in the title bar (see the following picture). As for how to realize this goal, you can follow the steps illustrated in the article.

full path displayed in title bar

Video guide on how to display the full path in the title bar on Windows 8:

Steps to display the full path in the title bar on Windows 8/8.1:

Step 1: Find and open Folder Options.

Open the Search bar with Windows+F hotkeys, type folder options in the box, select Settings and click Folder Options in the searching results.

open folder options

Tips: If you also take interest in other methods to access Folder Options, you can refer to How to Get to Folder Options in Windows 8/8.1.

Step 2: Finish related setting in Folder Options.

As the Folder Options window appears, choose View to enter its settings, check the box before Display the full path in the title bar and tap OK.

choose display the full path

In short, with 2 steps, you are able to display the full path of locating certain file or folder in the title bar on your Windows 8 PC.

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