[BUG] Cowork folder selector truncates long paths making them undistinguishable
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- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
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- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
Claude Cowork on Claude Desktop v1.1.9493 (b58a0b) 2026-03-29T03:33:07.000Z
Claude Teams Plan on Windows.
The folder drop down selector shows non readable information for long paths.
The folders are shown from the beginning and truncated at the end, so all folders with same initial directory all look the same on the dropdown.
See screenshot:
<img width="942" height="873" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0ea04305-35f8-4849-b889-5d4b0c7635d5" />
What Should Happen?
When the full path does not fit in the selector width, the path string should show the final part, perhaps the last one or two folders.
The ui could truncate the beginning of the string, or maybe the middle of the string would be even more readable
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
create a deep nested folder on the computer.
Run a cowork session.
Start a new activity in cowork and check the readability of the folder/project dropdown selector
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
No, this never worked
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
v1.1.9493 (b58a0b) 2026-03-29T03:33:07.000Z
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
Other
Additional Information
_No response_
4 Comments
Found 1 possible duplicate issue:
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#27240 is closed and as of today not solved, so this issue should stay open
this is now fixed
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