Windows 10: Change Format of Folder Column in Windows Explorer to just <path>?

Discus and support Change Format of Folder Column in Windows Explorer to just ? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Is it possible to change the default format of the Folder column in Windows Explorer so that it displays "<path to file>" instead of "<directory of... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by B G_979, Feb 22, 2024.

  1. B G_979
    B G_979 Win User

    Change Format of Folder Column in Windows Explorer to just ?


    Is it possible to change the default format of the Folder column in Windows Explorer so that it displays "<path to file>" instead of "<directory of file> <path to directory>"?This was asked and "solved" here but the solution was never given: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/change-format-of-folder-column-in-windows-explorer/6de5a566-9cf0-4260-adce-3b9271aeda92

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    B G_979, Feb 22, 2024
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  2. TOMSEELY1
    TomSeely1 Win User

    Change Format of Folder Column in Windows Explorer to just <path>?

    Is it possible to change the default format of the Folder column in Windows Explorer? (so it's just <path to file> instead of <directory of file> in <path to directory>)

    Context: I'm searching a drive for all files of a given criteria (e.g. all xlsx) to verify files haven't been accidentally moved to the wrong directory. I'm sorting the results by the Folder column which only partly addresses the need in that it groups files
    in the same directory, but the directories aren't ordered to match the directory structure. I'd like to see the Folder as just the full path, so that nested folders appear contiguously making it much easier to see if there are outliers not in their proper
    location. Thanks!
     
    TomSeely1, Feb 22, 2024
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  3. TOMSEELY1
    TomSeely1 Win User
    Change Format of Folder Column in Windows Explorer to just <path>?

    Resolved. The folder path column works perfect. Thanks !
     
    TomSeely1, Feb 22, 2024
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  4. ERNIE SAN
    Ernie San Win User

    Change Format of Folder Column in Windows Explorer to just ?

    why won't column headings in File Explorer (Windows 10) stay the way I set them??

    Hello,

    To resolve the issue with column heading on File Explorer, we suggest to follow the steps below:

    • Click on the View Tab.
    • Click Folder Options.

    • Click Apply to all folders.
    Keep us posted.

    Regards.
     
    Ernie San, Feb 22, 2024
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