How to Preview a File Before Opening (Windows)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the folder containing the file your looking for.

   It could be photos, documents or even videos.
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   Step 2: In your open folder

   , You'll have the content of the file shown in the preview space. , To do so:
   Place your cursor on the margin that separates the preview from the main folder contents.
   
   Left click and hold your cursor whiles dragging the margin to the left or right (either ways) to resize your preview. , It will always appear in any folder you open when not exited.
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   Step 3: press Alt+P You will have a new space created at the right side of the folder.

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   Step 4: Single click the file you want to preview.

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   Step 5: Adjust the size of of your preview if desired.

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   Step 6: To exit the preview

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   Step 7: Alt+P.

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