Provide option to turn off preview mode

[carolarm]

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 it which is even a longer process.  I'd like the ability to turn this feature off.  

[Jay]

Hi @carolarm, thanks for messaging the Community!

What device and OS are you currently using when you experience this behavior?

This will help me to assist further!

[Nancy]

Hey @carolarm, sorry for the nudge. 

Did you get the chance to check Jay’s post above?

[Smurphy74]

I would like to turn this off too as it wastes time. I am using a laptop running on Microsoft

[Bernie77]

I would like this turned off. It's like a dam pop-up in every window super annoying

[Cornhole Solutions]

I would like to know too! Windows 11 OS.

[tsb12]

For the love of Pete, please provide a way to totally disable the massive preview sidebar.  It's such an annoyance, and such a waste of scree space.

[danjohnson]

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

[Cornhole Solutions]

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]

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