How can I turn off the preview on the site?

[afoster002]

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 find a way to turn it off.  Please help.  I'm on the website (not the mobile app) using MacOS and Safari.

[Jay]

Hi @afoster002, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Are you referring to opening a file, or clicking the checkbox next to the file?

This will help me to assist further!

[varoemer]

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 · Accepted solution]

Hello, 

You can turn off the feature by toggling the view to "Full Screen" under the Layout menu

 

[rp12]

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.

[Nancy]

Hey @rp12! Are you seeing the same thing on a different browser or incognito mode?

[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.

 

[rp12]

Thank you for replying. Unfortunately I also don't have that option. This is a screenshot of that section.

[Walter]

Hey @rp12 - sorry to jump in but have you tried clearing your browser's cache or using another browser?

If you did and this persists, you might be part of the people who will be getting this feature at a later date. 

[rp12]

Hi Walter, Thanks for this. I'll give it a go. Looks like using a different browser is the solution.