How to Change the Default Location of the Windows 11 Documents Folder

This practical guide explains how to change the default location of the Windows 11 documents folder. Follow the steps in order, review the requirements first, and use the troubleshooting notes when a setting or option does not work as expected.

How to change the location of the Documents folder on a Windows PC

Step 1:

You move to the new location for the Documents folder, then create a new folder and name the new folder Documents.

Step 2:

Right- click the Documents folder in the left sidebar of the File Explorer interface and click Properties .

Step 3:

The new interface appears, select Location and then click the Move button below to move the folder location.

Navigate to and select the newly created Documents folder , then click Select Folder to choose the new location.

Step 4:

Now you will see the new Documents folder location on your computer , click OK to save.

Finally click Yes to complete the operation .

In case you want to return to the default location of the Documents folder, follow the steps above and click Restore Default.