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Feature: Resolve confusion in Breadcrumb Bar when breadcrumbs are collapsed

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Description

### What feature or improvement do you think would benefit Files?

The address bar of the window should contain the file path you are browsing versus the breadcrumbs default. The breadcrumbs should be replaceable permanently.

Use case:
Copying certain files
from (external drive) F:\FFU\FFU-2509.1preview\FFUDevelopment\Apps\Orchestration
to (local) C:\FFU-2509.1preview\FFUDevelopment\Apps\Orchestration

With two windows next to each other, the root isn't visible
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Clicking into each box shows the value of displaying the actual path versus the bulky breadcrumbs. That view has empty space that only removes information.

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### Requirements

Add a global setting that permanently displays the full plain text path of the file/folder in view inside the address bar. Alternatively, ensure the root is always displayed in the breadcrumb bar.

### Files Version

4.0.11.0

### Windows Version

10.0.26100.6584

### Comments

This was the primary motivation that brought me to this app. Modern Windows File Explorer has a setting "_Display the full path in the title bar_" that almost accomplishes the change. The title bar should be secondary to the address bar. The address bar should contain the address in its most complete/accurate format.

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