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Helpful | Level 6

2 years ago

Disable folder image preview

Is there a way to prevent a specific folder tile from showing a preview of the images inside it? I have NSFW images inside some subfolders and don't want them visible from the parent folder.

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Dropbox Staff

2 years ago

Hey gem0303, thanks for posting on our forum.

If you’re referring to the Dropbox website, and you’re seeing your content in grid/large grid view, I’m afraid it’s not possible to hide those thumbnails.

You can change the view though to list/large list instead, and there should be no thumbnails.

Hope this helps!

gem0303
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago
Nancy Thanks for the info. Bummer it's not possible without changing away from grid view (which I really like).

For anyone reading who'd like this feature added to the site, please upvote my idea.

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