How to Use Quick Look Feature on Mac
Quick Look is a built-in feature in macOS that allows you to preview files without opening them in their respective applications.
In this blog post, we’ll provide an overview of Quick Look in macOS, discuss its benefits, and guide you through using and customizing the feature to streamline your file management experience.
What is Quick Look in macOS
Quick Look is a macOS feature that provides a convenient way to preview the contents of files without the need to open them fully in their associated applications.
It supports a wide range of file types, including images, documents, audio files, and videos. Quick Look generates a preview of the selected file, allowing you to quickly glance at its contents before deciding whether to open it in its corresponding application.
How to Use Quick Look to Preview Files
Here’s how to use Quick Look to preview files in macOS Ventura:
- Select a file in Finder and press the spacebar to activate Quick Look. To close the preview, press the spacebar again.
- Use the arrow keys to navigate between multiple selected files. You can also perform basic editing tasks, such as cropping images or marking up PDFs, within the Quick Look preview.
- You can drag the edges or corners of the Quick Look window to resize the preview to your desired dimensions.
- Click the full-screen button in the top-left corner of the Quick Look window to make the preview full-screen.
How to Use Quik Look with Spotlight
Using Quick Look with Spotlight makes it easy to search and preview files on your Mac without opening them. This combination helps you save time and work more efficiently.
To use Quick Look and Spotlight together, click the Spotlight icon on the menu bar or press Command + Space to start a search. Type your search words, and use the arrow keys to go through the results.
When you find a file, press the spacebar to use Quick Look and see the file’s content. This way, you can quickly find and check files without opening many applications or windows.
In this blog post, we’ve explored Quick Look in macOS Ventura, a convenient feature that allows you to preview files without opening them fully in their respective applications.
By using Quick Look, you can save time, streamline your file management, and improve your overall productivity.
