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Apple Developer Documentation: Quick Look
Documents Quick Look as a way to show previews for common file types in apps, including basic preview interactions without moving users into a full editing flow.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preview panel | Choose preview panel when users need durable rendered content beside a collection, not only metadata about the selected object. | Selecting an item updates both the source selection indicator and the preview panel title. | Supports quick preview for common file types with basic interactions. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Preview panel vs details panel vs hover card vs drawer
Apple Quick Look supports previewing common file types with basic preview interactions.
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Publisher: Apple. Last checked: .