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afoster002
2 years agoNew member | Level 2
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...
- 2 years ago
Hello,
You can turn off the feature by toggling the view to "Full Screen" under the Layout menu
varoemer
2 years agoNew member | Level 2
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
2 years agoHello,
You can turn off the feature by toggling the view to "Full Screen" under the Layout menu
- rp122 years agoExplorer | Level 4
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.
- derrickyee2 years ago
Dropbox Product Manager
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.
- rp122 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Thank you for replying. Unfortunately I also don't have that option. This is a screenshot of that section.
- Joseph C.232 years agoCollaborator | Level 9
How do we disable this completely? No Preview at all?
- derrickyee2 years ago
Dropbox Product Manager
Hello! The "full screen" option will essentially act as disable the feature completely / have not right panel on your browse screen.
- Joseph C.232 years agoCollaborator | Level 9
Thank you.
Please keep the website as simple as possible.
- JLM32 years agoNew member | Level 2
Thank you for this! Dropbox take note: this feature is incredibly frustrating. I'm so happy I have turned it off!
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