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Preview Mode Shortcuts for Google Drive

Control files in preview mode — zoom, play, and close. Browse all 5 shortcuts below.

Ctrl + Alt + P
Windows / PC
Windows: Ctrl + Alt + P. Mac: ⌘ + Option + P.Chrome OS: Ctrl + Alt + P.Preview ItemsOpen the selected file in preview mode without fully opening it.
Esc
Windows / PC
Windows: Esc. Mac: Esc.Chrome OS: Esc.Close PreviewClose the current file preview and return to the Drive file list.
Space
Windows / PC
Windows: Space. Mac: Space.Chrome OS: Space.Play or PausePlay or pause the current media file (video or audio) in preview mode.
+ or =
Windows / PC
Windows: + or =. Mac: + or =.Chrome OS: + or =.Zoom InZoom in on the file currently open in preview mode.
-
Windows / PC
Windows: -. Mac: -.Chrome OS: -.Zoom OutZoom out on the file currently open in preview mode.
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