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carolarm's avatar
carolarm
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Provide option to turn off preview mode

The new feature where all files open in preview mode causes extra clicks each time I open a file.  Occasionally, the underlying app doesn't open and I have start the app, browse to the file, and open...
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danjohnson's avatar
danjohnson
New member | Level 2

yes please, this is terribly annoying.. a superfluous feature since Dropbox provides a "large grid" option.

Cornhole Solutions's avatar
Cornhole Solutions
Helpful | Level 5
8 months ago

I just found the solution to this

-click on the hamburger icon ☰  and check under “Open files in” - If “Quick view” is checked, choose “Full screen” instead.

  • Smurphy74's avatar
    Smurphy74
    Helpful | Level 5
    8 months ago

    thank you! I loved how Dropbox became silent to all our pleas for help!

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