Windows 11 Preview: Find files in 1 click 🔎✨
Looking for files or images but can't remember their names? Often, documents are saved with confusing names, and you spend time opening them one by one to figure out which one you need. 🕵️♂️
In Windows 11, just like in macOS, you can preview files without opening themWhether they are PDF documents, Excel files, Word documents, or images, we can streamline your search and optimize your time.
This function allows you to hover over or select a file, so you can view its content directly without needing to open it, which simplifies folder navigation and improves your productivity.
Furthermore, we're not talking about deleting folders or opening programs from the command line, but about easy tricks for enable previews in Windows 11 that will make your experience more intuitive.
Use the built-in function in File Explorer
Just like taking screenshots or cleaning temporary files, Windows 11 includes a handy feature called Preview, absent in Windows 10. To activate it, open the File Explorer and click on the button Preview in the upper right corner.
If the button is not displayed, right-click on an empty space in the browser and choose Preview PanelThis activates a sidebar where, by selecting any file, you can view its contents without actually opening it. To deactivate it, simply press the same button again.
Install QuickLook for a macOS-style preview
Missing the quick file preview feature in the Finder on your Mac? QuickLook is your solution for Windows 11, a simple app that lets you quickly preview images, videos, and documents without opening them. ⚡
You just have to Download it from the Microsoft StoreInstall and use it without complicated configurations. Select a file and press the key Space to instantly view its content.
In addition, QuickLook lets you run files, view them in full screen, open them with another app, or share them directly from the preview. A versatile and efficient tool for managing files.
Activate the "Browse" feature with Microsoft PowerToys
PowerToys, developed by Microsoft, adds advanced features to enhance your Windows 11 experience. Among them, the following function stands out: To glancewhich offers a quick file preview similar to QuickLook. 👀
Download PowerToys from the Microsoft Store and open it to find a multi-optional interface. Look for the section File Management and activate the function To glance by activating the corresponding box.
By default, the combination to activate "Browse" is Ctrl+SpaceHowever, you can customize it using the pencil icon. When using it, you'll see a floating window that allows you to easily pin, maximize, or close the preview.
Increase the size of file icons for better viewing
If you prefer not to install programs and the preview isn't enough, you can increase the size of the icons in folders to better distinguish each file visually. 🔍
Simply enter the folder you want to explore, right-click, and select View > Extra Large Icons And you'll notice that the thumbnails become more visible, making quick identification easier.
If the thumbnails aren't displaying correctly, click the three dots at the top of the browser, open OptionsGo to the tab View > Advanced Settings and disable the option Always show icons, never thumbnailsApply the changes and enjoy a clearer view.
With any of these solutions, you will optimize the management and display of your files in Windows 11 efficiently and easily.
Want to master more useful Windows 11 tricks? Browse our tutorials section and simplify your digital life. 🚀
