File Path
What is File Path?
Definition
A file path is a written representation of a file's location within the computer's folder structure. It identifies the sequence of folders that lead to a specific file, providing a complete route from a starting location to the file itself. This helps both users and software locate files accurately and distinguish them from other files with similar names.
Frayer Model Overview
Characteristics
Describes location from a starting point to a specific file
Shows the sequence of folders that contain the file
Uses separators to indicate folder levels
Is unique for each file location
Does not contain the file’s contents
Examples
A path showing a file inside Documents and another folder
A file path shown in a properties window
A browser showing a local file path
A path used to locate a saved file
A copied file path showing where something is stored
Non-Examples
A file name by itself
A shortcut to a file
The contents of a file
A web address or URL