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How to show the file path in Finder on a Mac

In Finder, choose View > Show Path Bar. The folder path appears at the bottom of every window, and you can double-click any folder in it to open it.

How to do it

  1. Click a Finder window so Finder is the front app.

  2. Choose View > Show Path Bar.

  3. Double-click any folder in the bar at the bottom to open it.

View > Show Status Bar is the separate switch that shows how many files are selected. Turn that on too if you drag files around a lot.

Questions people ask

How do I copy a file's path?

Right-click the file, hold Option, and choose Copy as Pathname.

What's the status bar?

A separate switch, View > Show Status Bar. It shows how many items are selected and how much space is left.

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