The viewer

Shows the contents of files. Contains functions for organizing contacts.
In order to launch the viewer, do one of the following:
  • Select a file. Click the View icon in the toolbar.
  • Double-click on a file in the display area.Note: If double-clicking on an Office document, the respective Documents app is launched if configured accordingly.
  • Select at least one file. Click on View in the context menu.
Content
  • Name of the selected file. If clicking on the name, the Rename window opens.
  • Depending on the selected file type, the respective functions are displayed.
  • If the selected file is editable, the Edit icon will be displayed.
  • If a document template is shown, the New from template button is displayed.
  • Depending on the content of the selected file, the Zoom out and Zoom in icon will be displayed.
  • If an image is shown and there are further images in the selected folder, the Slideshow icon  will be displayed.
  • If a presentation or a PDF document is shown, the Present icon  will be displayed.
  • Download icon. Downloads the file.
  • Share. This function allows to share data.
  • More actions icon. Opens a menu with further functions.
  • Functions for managing, sharing or sending files
  • If displaying a document or a text file, the Print as PDF function will be available.
  • If there are several images, the Run auto-play mode function is available.
  • View details icon. Opens or closes the Details sidebar.
  • Pop out standalone viewer icon. Displays the contents of the selected file in a new browser tab.If the sidebar is displayed, you can use thumbnails to navigate through text documents, presentations and PDF documents.
  • If there are further files, icons for browsing are displayed to the left and to the right of the view.
Related topics:
  •  The Drive toolbar  The file details 
  •  Viewing Drive folder contents  Displaying a file's content  Holding a presentation 
  •  Organizing Files and Drive Folders 
  •  Sharing Data