
In the folder, click once on the file name to select it.This gives us the folder location but not the file. Open the Word document to where you want the link and Paste it (Ctrl V).In the folder, select the path in the Address bar and Copy it (Ctrl C).Open both the Word document where the link will be inserted and folder where the file exists.Under the Files And Folders group, make sure Display the full path in the address bar is selected.From the Tools menu, choose Folder Options and select the View tab.(If you can't see the menu, click the Organise link, choose Layout and then Menu Bar) There is a setting you need to check before you set up your link

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