Well show you how to do it in various ways on your PC.

you’re free to use this method to copy paths for multiple items as well.

Windows has copied the full absolute path to your selected item(s).

Windows 11 File Explorer open to the Windows folder.

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To use it, launch File Explorer and locate your file or folder.

snag the file or folder, then press Ctrl+Shift+C on your keyboard.

Windows has copied the selected file or folders path to your clipboard.

Ctrl, Shift, and C keys highlighted on a Windows keyboard.

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From File Explorers top toolbar, grab the three dots and choose “Copy as Path.”

To copy multiple files or folders paths, highlight all those items before clicking “Copy Path.”

In the Shortcut tab, youll see the full app path in the “Target” field.

‘Copy as Path’ highlighted in an item’s right-click menu.

you’ve got the option to copy this field directly by selecting it and pressing Ctrl+C.

To do that, kick off the Start Menu and search for your app.

Right-tap the app and select “Open File Location.”

The three dots and ‘Copy Path’ highlighted for an item in File Explorer.

On the open window, right-nudge the app again and select “Open File Location.”

Your app is now highlighted.

Right-nudge the app and select “Copy as Path.”

The ‘Target’ field highlighted on the ‘Properties’ window of an app shortcut.

Alternatively, right-nudge the text field and choose “Paste.”

Note that your copied path is already enclosed with double quotes.

Also, the path youve copied doesnt contain any formatting.

‘Open File Location’ highlighted for an app in Windows Search.

We hope you find the methods useful.

‘Copy as Path’ highlighted for an app in File Explorer.