What is meant by Document preview?
The term "document preview" refers to the feature in software applications that allows users to view the content of a document in a compact, often minimized view before opening or editing it. This function is particularly useful for getting a quick overview of a document's content without having to fully load it.
Typical software functions in the area of "document preview":
- Thumbnail View: Display of small thumbnails of the document’s pages.
- Text Display: Presentation of the text in a readable format for quick content assessment.
- Page Navigation: Ability to scroll through the pages of the document to quickly review different sections.
- Interactive Elements: Capability to click on links or other interactive elements within the preview to jump directly to specific sections.
- Print from Preview: Option to print the document directly from the preview.
- Customizable View: Features to adjust the display, such as zooming, to better see details.
Examples of "document preview":
- PDF Preview: Previewing PDF documents in a file manager or software application.
- Image Preview: Display of image files in an image editing program before opening them.
- Text Document Preview: Showing Word documents or text files in a word processing software.
- Email Preview: Previewing email content in an email client before fully opening the email.
- File Preview in Cloud Services: Displaying files in cloud storage applications to quickly check the content.