Windows Vista and Windows 7 both have a great option called the Preview Pane. Instead of having Windows classic style folders with file names, icons, and maybe some details, you can have a pane on the right side of your Explorer window that will preview any file selected including graphics files and Microsoft Office files without having to open them.
To find this option do the following:
- While in Windows Explorer click Organize.
- Mouse over the Layout option and then select Preview pane from the slide out menu.
If you don’t see the Preview pane option you may need to do the following:
- Click Organize and select Folder and Search Options.
- Click the General tab.
- Under Tasks, click "Show preview and filters", this will enable the Preview pane option for your folders.
