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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
Preview ItemsOpen the selected file in preview mode without fully opening it.
Esc
Close PreviewClose the current file preview and return to the Drive file list.
Space
Play or PausePlay or pause the current media file (video or audio) in preview mode.
+ or =
Zoom InZoom in on the file currently open in preview mode.
-
Zoom OutZoom out on the file currently open in preview mode.

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Navigation & Views

Navigate panels, switch views, and show or hide panes in Google Drive.

11 shortcuts

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Select Items

Select, deselect, and extend selections of files and folders.

11 shortcuts

↔️

Move Between Items

Move focus between items without changing the current selection.

4 shortcuts

⚡

Take Action on Selected Items

Open, rename, share, move, star, and delete selected files.

14 shortcuts

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Create New Items

Create new documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and folders.

6 shortcuts

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Open Menus

Open the create, actions, sort, and settings menus.

5 shortcuts

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Application Actions

Search, print, undo, redo, and other app-level actions in Google Drive.

8 shortcuts