I look for a file in finder, finder finds it. But, I'd like to find it's full path. How do I do that?
asked Jul 19, 2013 at 12:27
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1Yeah, it shouldn't be this complicated. Apple loves to hide things from us so that we are more dependent on their gadgets. For another example, see how difficult it is to actually see someone's phone number when you or they call.– JL PeyretCommented Jul 1, 2022 at 16:05
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You can also enter the following in Terminal:
defaults write com.apple.finder _FXShowPosixPathInTitle -bool YES
then
killall Finder
This will display the full path in the titlebar.
to turn it back off change the -bool YES to NO
Or if you want to copy the text of the path you can drag the file into Terminal.
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1Thanks. This is exactly the kind of thing that should be an option in the "Show View Options" dialog or finder preferences.– JohnCommented Oct 21, 2021 at 15:41
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This is so ridiculous... Are you self aware ? "Apple, different to be different." Commented Feb 11 at 2:32
⌥ ⌘ c while file is highlighted to copy its path to the macOS clipboard.
(option-command-c)
Easier than all of these by a long shot, IMO.
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that's a nice extra to know, but you forgot to mention that this only copies it to the macos clipboard Commented Dec 7, 2021 at 9:24
There are a few ways:
Right-click the folder name in the top of the window
In the Finder choose "View > Show Path Bar"
Use Go2Shell to open a terminal window at that location
answered Jul 19, 2013 at 12:50
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I cannot see the View option, I have no menu bar. Any help? Commented Jul 19, 2013 at 13:01
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2The menu bar I am referring to is at the top of the screen. It begins with the Apple icon, then Finder, File, Edit, View, Go, Window, and Help. If that menu bar is not visible you have much larger problems. Commented Jul 19, 2013 at 21:06
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1@DaveNelson, This doesn't show the real full Unix path though– PacerierCommented Aug 22, 2017 at 4:20
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Command-C on the file to copy, and Command-V on the command line in Terminal. Or drag the file to the Terminal window
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I use drag all the time, didn't know pasting actually pasted the path in Terminal, thanks!– v01peCommented Sep 12, 2020 at 8:53
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In Finder...
- Select a file
- Choose "View > Show Path Bar"
- Right-click the Path Bar file name (or file icon)
- Select "Copy as Pathname"
- Paste the Pathname where you desire
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just want to add that at least in recent versions of macOS (tried in Big Sur >11.6) there is a shortcut for this and is the nicest way to get the path: ⌥ ⌘ P Commented Dec 7, 2021 at 9:27
You can right click on it and select "get info" and it should be written in the window that will pop the full path of the folder.
answered Jul 19, 2013 at 13:40
Install the FinderPath app
https://bahoom.com/finderpath/
It shows the full address when you click the title in Finder
Works just like Windows
Still works on MacOS 13.1
Right click the file and press info. Then you will get the file path infront of where.
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We are looking for answers which stand for their own and don't send people off-site for essential details. Also, did you read the other answers, especially apple.stackexchange.com/a/96742/9058?– nohillside ♦Commented Oct 8, 2020 at 13:19
On Ventura 14, there's a menu option under View (Opt+Ctrl+P) and then you see the entire path at the bottom of the window. Combine that with Cmd+Shift+. to see hidden files and you're all set. These settings persist after restart.
Note that the option under View does not appear (at least on my setup) unless you've first opened a Finder window.
