Canvas DocViewer Preview Frame Controls

Overview:

The DocViewer Preview frame in Canvas allows you to have additional customization over the presentation of the content preview without requiring you to download the file. Whether you need to adjust the zoom settings, expanding the preview to full screen, changing the size of the preview panel, and using the page navigation controls to navigate the document as needed-all without requiring download.

Review the guidance provided below to explore how to use the DocView Preview frame controls to enhance and customize your document preview experiences in Canvas.

Managing Zoom in DocViewer Preview frame

Select the + or - buttons to zoom in or out.

Maximize the DocViewer Preview Frame to Full Screen

Select the strong>Maximize icon in the upper right corner of the preview frame to open the document in your full browser window.

Resize the DocViewer Preview frame

If you wish to enlarge or reduce the size of the DocViewer Preview frame, locate and select the Resize icon in the lower right corner of the preview frame.

Minimize the File Preview:

The documents within this course have been set to display the document preview by default. However, if you wish to close the preview, select the Minimize File Preview link in the upper left to close DocViewer and exit auto preview of the document.