how to open a file in preview

cmeffa · cmeffa #1 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 11:05 AM

how to open a file in preview? i thought I had it figured out . Evertime I try to open jpeg file adobe photo comes up. I suck at this computer stuff so sorry if this sounds like a dumb question. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

bobtomay · bobtomay #2 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 11:26 AM

While you're browsing in Finder - hit the space bar - this will open the highlighted file in Preview

cmeffa · cmeffa #3 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 11:49 AM

What is browsing in finder? Sorry not sure what you mean?

vansmith · vansmith #4 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 11:56 AM

Finder is the OS X equivalent of Windows Explorer. It is the program you use to copy/move/see files. It is represented by the icon which looks like a blue face (for lack of a better description).

cmeffa · cmeffa #5 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 12:00 PM

i clicked on finder nothing is happening

ADKhikerVW · ADKhikerVW #6 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 12:10 PM

Finder can also be accessed by clicking on the Macintosh HD icon on your desktop. Undoubtedly you are already using it to find the JPEG and try to open it, unless it is on your desktop. Anyway, find the file you are trying to open, right click on it (or hold down Control and click), and select "Get Info". When the window pops up you will see about halfway down an option labeled "Open with". You may have to click the small triangle next to this to see the options below it. There will be a small drop down menu which lists all of the available applications to open the file with. Select Preview from the list, then click the "Change All..." button. This will change all JPEG files' associations so from now on they will always open with Preview.

cmeffa · cmeffa #7 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 12:17 PM

I did all the above but now file will not open.

cmeffa · cmeffa #8 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 12:28 PM

I could open it in photoshop but I wanted to open it in preview to print it out. I did the above steps but now when I click to open it does'nt open. Sorry to be such a nuisance. I am not very knowledgaable about this stuff. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

vansmith · vansmith #9 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cmeffa

I did the above steps but now when I click to open it does'nt open.

Do you get any sort of response after double clicking the JPEG?

cmeffa · cmeffa #10 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 01:17 PM

Yes. All that happens is the an icon appears very quickly on my dock then dissappears. not sure why. It is an icon that looks like an A.

vansmith · vansmith #11 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 02:29 PM

That's not Preview. The Preview icon looks like this (without the word preview at the bottom). Are you sure you set Preview as the application to open your jpegs?

littleman23408 · littleman23408 #12 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobtomay

While you're browsing in Finder - hit the space bar - this will open the highlighted file in Preview

Thanks! I was wondering how I got that box up, guess I just accidently hit the spacebar and didn't know it!

Pomeroy · Pomeroy #13 (**permalink**)

04-28-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by littleman23408

Thanks! I was wondering how I got that box up, guess I just accidently hit the spacebar and didn't know it!

I don't think I can help the OP any more than what has already been said, But when you highlight a file and hit the Space Bar the file will open Quick Look not "Preview"..
Quick Look is a previewing program that comes with Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard, but doesn't use Preview. If Preview is not open and you hit Space Bar on a Highlighted file you will notice Preview stays closed. The Quick Look program lets you view a sample of a document, picture, movie, or other file without opening an application. This will even play a music file or display a PDF file, just about any common file type. You can also use the arrow keys to go to the Next or Previous file with Quick Look.

cmeffa · cmeffa #14 (**permalink**)

04-29-2009, 12:06 AM

Yes. I did as the gentleman stated above. Clicked on file and the select to get info and then went down to open and selected preview. The weird thing is it says preview bot has an icon with paper and an A looking character next to it. It has a pencil and a bruch forming this A looking shape. So I don't kow what the deal is. I think it might be the apllications icon if I'm not mistaken. But it does say preview.

ADKhikerVW · ADKhikerVW #15 (**permalink**)

04-29-2009, 10:29 AM

If you go to your Applications folder in Finder is the Preview app in the folder? If so, is the icon the same as the one you are seeing when you try to open a JPEG?

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Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,289 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	04-28-2009, 11:56 AM Finder is the OS X equivalent of Windows Explorer. It is the program you use to copy/move/see files. It is represented by the icon which looks like a blue face (for lack of a better description). Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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cmeffa #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 15, 2009 Posts: 77	04-28-2009, 12:28 PM I could open it in photoshop but I wanted to open it in preview to print it out. I did the above steps but now when I click to open it does'nt open. Sorry to be such a nuisance. I am not very knowledgaable about this stuff. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Last edited by cmeffa; 04-28-2009 at 12:36 PM.
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cmeffa #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 15, 2009 Posts: 77	04-28-2009, 01:17 PM Yes. All that happens is the an icon appears very quickly on my dock then dissappears. not sure why. It is an icon that looks like an A. Last edited by cmeffa; 04-28-2009 at 01:31 PM.
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vansmith #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,289 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	04-28-2009, 02:29 PM That's not Preview. The Preview icon looks like this (without the word preview at the bottom). Are you sure you set Preview as the application to open your jpegs? Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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cmeffa #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 15, 2009 Posts: 77	04-28-2009, 11:05 AM how to open a file in preview? i thought I had it figured out . Evertime I try to open jpeg file adobe photo comes up. I suck at this computer stuff so sorry if this sounds like a dumb question. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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cmeffa #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 15, 2009 Posts: 77	04-28-2009, 12:00 PM i clicked on finder nothing is happening
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ADKhikerVW #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 18, 2007 Location: Wilmington, NY Posts: 715 Mac Specs: 15" Unibody MBP (2009), White MB (2009), iMac G4	04-28-2009, 12:10 PM Finder can also be accessed by clicking on the Macintosh HD icon on your desktop. Undoubtedly you are already using it to find the JPEG and try to open it, unless it is on your desktop. Anyway, find the file you are trying to open, right click on it (or hold down Control and click), and select "Get Info". When the window pops up you will see about halfway down an option labeled "Open with". You may have to click the small triangle next to this to see the options below it. There will be a small drop down menu which lists all of the available applications to open the file with. Select Preview from the list, then click the "Change All..." button. This will change all JPEG files' associations so from now on they will always open with Preview.
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cmeffa #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 15, 2009 Posts: 77	04-28-2009, 12:17 PM I did all the above but now file will not open.
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cmeffa #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 15, 2009 Posts: 77	04-29-2009, 12:06 AM Yes. I did as the gentleman stated above. Clicked on file and the select to get info and then went down to open and selected preview. The weird thing is it says preview bot has an icon with paper and an A looking character next to it. It has a pencil and a bruch forming this A looking shape. So I don't kow what the deal is. I think it might be the apllications icon if I'm not mistaken. But it does say preview. Last edited by cmeffa; 04-29-2009 at 12:12 AM.
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ADKhikerVW #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 18, 2007 Location: Wilmington, NY Posts: 715 Mac Specs: 15" Unibody MBP (2009), White MB (2009), iMac G4	04-29-2009, 10:29 AM If you go to your Applications folder in Finder is the Preview app in the folder? If so, is the icon the same as the one you are seeing when you try to open a JPEG?
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