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How can I turn off the preview on the site?
Dropbox apparently introduced new functionality that forces a large preview window every time a file is selected. The vast majority of time this degrades my efficiency in using Dropbox. I can't fin...
Hello,
You can turn off the feature by toggling the view to "Full Screen" under the Layout menu
I transfer a lot of files all the time. I don't need to see each of them as they upload. Please let us turn this kindergarten-level feature off.
derrickyee
Dropbox Product Manager
Dropbox Product ManagerHello,
You can turn off the feature by toggling the view to "Full Screen" under the Layout menu
These options don't show for me when I select the menu. It's just "Layout - Grid, Large Grid, List, Large List", but not the 'Open Files In' section. Any advice? I'm using Google Chrome, not sure if that makes a difference.
- derrickyee
Hello! For some users, the option may next to the layout options and be separated out next to it. The icon should be a half colored square.
Thank you for replying. Unfortunately I also don't have that option. This is a screenshot of that section.
How do we disable this completely? No Preview at all?
- derrickyee
Hello! The "full screen" option will essentially act as disable the feature completely / have not right panel on your browse screen.
Thank you.
Please keep the website as simple as possible.
Thank you for this! Dropbox take note: this feature is incredibly frustrating. I'm so happy I have turned it off!
