Preview Files Without Opening Them
Using the Quick Look feature, you can quickly view the contents of a file or folder without opening it or starting an application. You can also create an instant slideshow.
To open an item in its application, click the “Open with” button.
- Select one or more items to preview. The items can be in a Finder window, but you can also preview items in stacks, email messages, and many other places.
- Press the Space bar.
A Quick Look window opens with the first item displayed. To enlarge the window, drag the corners or click the double arrows to switch to full screen view. - If you’re previewing multiple items, click the buttons along the top to move from one item to the next or to view an “index sheet” of all the items. You can also press the left and right arrow keys.
- If you like, continue previewing items by clicking their icons in the Finder. The Quick Look window displays each item as you click it.
- To close the preview, press the Space bar again, or click the close button (x) in the Quick Look window.
To open an item in its application, click the “Open with” button.