Spotlight no longer show path with command key

Hello!
Since a couple of days, i don't remember when, the spotlight on my mac no longer show the file path if i press the command key. Anyone know how to fix this?
Thanks
Cristian

It seems this functionality has disappeared.
Apple - Mac OS X - Feedback
Workarounds include:
* command-cllicking the item, which opens the enclosing folder.
* selecting and hitting command-i to see the get info window, which has the path.
charlie

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