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rfrazier's avatar
rfrazier
Helpful | Level 6
9 months ago

Automatic file preview on the right of the page whenever I select a file

This just started happening yesterday (online interface)... whenever I select a file, a preview pane opens on the right with a preview of the file.  I don't want or need this, especially with image f...
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  • DestaniJune's avatar
    DestaniJune
    9 months ago

    Hello! Thank you rfrazier for your feedback. To opt out, you can go through the layout filter view and select "Full Screen" in order to opt out. Let me know if that works for you.

     

     

DestaniJune's avatar
DestaniJune
Icon for Dropbox Designer rankDropbox Designer

Hello! Thank you rfrazier for your feedback. To opt out, you can go through the layout filter view and select "Full Screen" in order to opt out. Let me know if that works for you.

 

 

crash c.'s avatar
crash c.
Explorer | Level 4
4 months ago

This is so annoying.  How do I get rid of it.  My user does not show this option.

 

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    4 months ago

    crash c., you’ll need to click on the icon next to this one (on its right side) and uncheck both options to hide the side-preview.

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