Re:Improvements in Windows Explorer - Building Windows 8
by mcastner on Monday August 29, 2011 @11:55AM
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The copy path button is only necessary because Explorer hides the real path with the fake address bar they use now. I'd bet that mostly power users need to copy the path anyways, and they'll be able to figure out how to click on the address bar and Ctrl+C.
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Re:Improvements in Windows Explorer - Building Windows 8
by arethuza on Monday August 29, 2011 @12:07PM
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If you select the "fake address" it transforms to the normal path - which feels a bit gimmicky to me.
Re:Improvements in Windows Explorer - Building Windows 8
by ak217 on Monday August 29, 2011 @12:28PM
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It may feel gimmicky to you, but it's very functional. Each area of the breadcrumb bar has a distinct and useful function (jump up the hierarchy, list other folders at that hierarchy level, enter textbox mode). It's insanely useful in comparison to any other method I've seen.
Re:Improvements in Windows Explorer - Building Windows 8
by masnick on Monday August 29, 2011 @01:16PM
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Yes, this is a UI element Microsoft has nailed. It does exactly what I expect it to do.
The "Copy path" button just saves you a few keystrokes.
Re:Improvements in Windows Explorer - Building Windows 8
by recoiledsnake on Monday August 29, 2011 @11:56AM
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The breadcrumbs on the 'fake path' are extremely useful to jump to one of the parent folders, which is a frequent task, so I appreciate it.