However, if we hold the Shift key down and then right-click the file name we get a few more operations ( Figure C), including the option to Copy as Path to the clipboard.įigure C More menu options with a Shift right-click Under normal circumstances, right-clicking on a file name ( Figure B) will give you access to several operations you can perform on that file, including the option to copy the file to the Windows clipboard. It is a typical file that we may want to print or fax or send to someone as a link so they can find it on a shared folder, etc. Be your company's Microsoft insider by reading these Windows and Office tips, tricks, and cheat sheets.