Show the full folder path in the title/tab — via Mauro Huculak, Pureinfotech

Hidden settinglow riskWindows 11Windows 10

Shows the full path (like C:\Users\you\Documents\Taxes) instead of just the folder name, which helps when several tabs or windows have folders with the same name.

Takes effect right away

How to do it

File Explorer → … (See more) → Options → View tab.
Tick Display the full path in the title bar → Apply → OK.

Sources

How to show full path on File Explorer on Windows 11, 10 — by Mauro Huculak, Pureinfotech

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

Oddbyte.Me hasn't tried this on every Windows build, so keep the undo handy.

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