Sally: Advanced Working with Files and Directories

Copying File or Directory Name to Clipboard

You can use Sally to copy the name of the focused file or directory as text. You can then paste the name into another application or into a text box in a dialog box. This can save you the time of retyping the name and minimize the chance of making typing errors.

To copy full path to focused file or directory to the clipboard:

Menu:Edit/Copy Path + Name as Text
Shortcut key:Alt+Insert

To copy focused file or directory name to the clipboard:

Menu:Edit/Copy Name as Text
Shortcut key:Alt+Shift+Insert

To copy the current path in the panel to the clipboard:

Menu:Edit/Copy Path as Text
Shortcut key:Ctrl+Alt+Insert

To copy UNC path to focused file or directory to the clipboard:

Menu:Edit/Copy UNC Path + Name as Text
Shortcut key:Ctrl+Shift+Insert

See Also

Using Clipboard to Perform File and Directory Operations