Mac OS X 10.5 Help

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Previewing files with Quick Look

Using the Quick Look feature, you can quickly view the contents of a file or folder without opening it or starting an application.

To preview an item with Quick Look:

Step 1

Select the item.

Step 2

Choose File > Quick Look, or press Command-Y.

The content you see depends on the type of item. If it’s an image, you’ll see a thumbnail version of it. If it’s a text document, you can read the text and scroll to see more.

Step 3

If you like, continue previewing items by clicking their icons in the Finder. The Quick Look window displays each item as you click it.

You can use Quick Look to create an instant slide show by selecting several images and choosing File > Quick Look.

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