To show where a document is saved, insert the file path in Word. You can add a one-click command to the Quick Access Toolbar, or use a FileName field in the footer so the path prints on every page.
MethodsQuick Access Toolbar command, FileName field
UpdatesField updates with F9
Works inWord 2010 and later, Microsoft 365
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Method 1: Quick Access Toolbar
- Click the small arrow at the end of the Quick Access Toolbar and choose More Commands.
- Choose All Commands, select Insert File Path, click Add and OK.
- Click where you want the path and click Insert File Path.
Word inserts the full path, for example F:\Insert File Path\Top 25 MS Word Tips.docx: the drive, the folder and the document name.
Method 2: A field in the footer
- Double-click the footer to open it.
- Go to Insert › Quick Parts › Field.
- Choose FileName, tick Add path to filename and click OK.
The path now appears on every page. If you move or rename the file, click the field and press F9 to update it.
Which to use
| Need | Use |
|---|---|
| Path once in the text | Insert File Path button |
| Path on every printed page | FileName field in the footer |
| Only the file name | FileName field without Add path |
FAQ
The path shows “Document1”. Why?
The document hasn’t been saved yet. Save it, then insert the path.
Can I show the path in Excel too?
Yes, with =CELL("filename") in any cell.