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Copy file path location

Submitted by kmfdm on August 11, 2008 to Annoyance, Usability

Unfortunatly you can not copy the path to a file or folder. This feature is availiable through tools like win shortcutter but it should be built into the system and should support forward and backslashes for mixed enviroments.

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Discussion (2 comments)

bailey_ca wrote on August 12, 2008, 7:52am

To copy a file path, simply drag the icon into a text field.

mikeschinkel wrote on December 25, 2009, 9:46am

This is BY FAR my biggest complaint about the Mac. Finder needs an option to allow me to see, cut and paste the path (w/o having to revert to a 4 finger salute) AND file dialogs need the same.

I know some don't want this so make it an advanced option that an advanced user much first turn on.

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