Build a Path Link List

What is a path link list?

A path link list is a plain text file where you keep the network paths, local folder paths, and URLs you use regularly. Instead of navigating through Explorer or searching browser bookmarks, you double-click a path to act on it immediately.

TextTree recognizes UNC paths, local paths, and URLs and makes them interactive.

How paths work on double-click

Example	What happens on double-click
`\\server01\projects\2026`	Path copied to clipboard
`C:\Users\smith\Documents`	Path copied to clipboard
`https://example.com/`	Opens in browser

UNC paths (starting with \\) and local paths (starting with a drive letter like C:\) are copied to the clipboard. Paste into the Explorer address bar to open the folder directly.

Writing a link list file

Create a new text file and write your paths as-is. Add a short label above each path so you know what it is when you come back later.

■ Shared folders & network paths

  Project files
    \\server01\projects\2026
    \\server01\projects\2026\new-service

  Templates
    \\server01\templates\proposal-template.docx
    \\server01\templates\meeting-notes-template.docx

■ Frequently used URLs

  Company wiki
    https://wiki.example.internal/
  Task tracker
    https://tasks.example.internal/projects

Use indentation to group paths by type or project. TextTree renders UNC paths, local paths, and URLs with an underline so they are easy to spot.

Mixing URLs and paths in one file

Keeping network paths and URLs in the same file works well. Business tools, documentation sites, and dashboards can all live alongside folder paths.

Browser bookmarks → personal favorites
TextTree path list → work-related paths and URLs shared across projects

When a URL is too long to read

If a URL becomes unwieldy, the .tt.html rich editor’s link feature is a good alternative. You can embed a URL behind a short label such as “Task Dashboard”, keeping the list tidy. In edit mode, double-click the link to open it; in read-only mode, a single click opens it.

Tips

One file per project or team — splitting by project keeps each list short and focused
Add a comment for each path — a path alone is easy to forget; one line of context helps months later
Remove dead paths regularly — a short, accurate list is more useful than a long one with stale entries