What is this feature?

When you hover your mouse over a file, you can preview its content in a floating window without selecting it. The preview window opens next to the file, keeping your focus in place for a natural workflow.

Key features:

• Preview without file selection
• Better preview window placement
• Flexible trigger options
• Optimized preview for common file types

How to Use

Setup

Open Folder Slice settings, find "Hover Preview" under "General - Display Enhancement."

Two Trigger Methods

Method 1: Spacebar Trigger Hover over a file and press spacebar to preview. By default, this works only for unselected files. You can enable "Preview Selected Files" to replace the system default preview.

Method 2: Auto Preview Preview window appears automatically after hovering for a few seconds. Delay time is adjustable.

File Type Support

Basic Support

Supports all common file formats. Add file types you want to preview in settings. Only most common formats are enabled by default.

Special Optimization

Enhanced preview for specific file types:

• Audio: Improved player interface, MIDI support
• Subtitles: Formatted display for SRT, FCPXML
• Markdown: Rendered preview
• SVG: Optimal size display

Use Cases

Daily Work

Perfect for quick document browsing, image viewing, and audio previewing. Preview window stays in view for seamless workflow.

Creative Work

Auto preview mode is ideal for designers and creators who frequently preview assets.

Tips

1. Start with most-used file types only
2. Choose your preferred trigger method
3. For auto preview, start with longer delay and adjust as needed

Tip: Try default settings first, then customize based on your needs.