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afoster002
New member | Level 2
1 year ago
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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...
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  • derrickyee's avatar
    derrickyee
    1 year ago

    Hello, 

     

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

     

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derrickyee
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1 year ago

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.

 

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rp12
Explorer | Level 4
1 year ago

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

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    1 year ago

    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. 

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      rp12
      Explorer | Level 4
      1 year ago

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

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