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    Previewing file content and details

    DaisyDisk not only helps you find space wasters, but makes it easier to decide whether the files are apt for deletion or not.

    The sidebar panel provides basic information about files and folders, but in some cases this is not enough.

    In addition, you can preview content of any file or folder using the built-in Quick Look, just like you do in Finder. Simply point to an object and press Space. You can also right-click and select Preview from the menu.

    File content preview

    The preview uses the same Quick Look that powers Finder, so it picks up any plugins installed on your system.

    Preview works on the disk map, sidebar and even on the expanded Collector items.

    Table of Content

    Getting started

    • Overview of disks, scanning
    • Understanding the disk map
    • Locating space wasters
    • Previewing file content and details
    • Deleting files

    Advanced usage

    • Scanning as administrator
    • Parallel scanning
    • FileVault support
    • Local snapshots, versions and Time Machine
    • Hidden disk space
    • Oddities with disk space calculations
    • A brief history of sunburst visualization
    • DaisyDisk versions
    • Tips and tricks
    • Keyboard shortcuts and multi-touch gestures
    • Troubleshooting

    Registration

    • Why register/upgrade?
    • Registering your license

    See also

    • Version 4, English
    • Version 3, English
    • Version 2
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    • Version 1, English
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