Preview - how to specify "open with thumbnails"?
Prior to 10.8 my files that I opened in Preview would open with the sidebar of thumbnails displayed. Now with 10.8, my docs all open in "Content Only" mode, which is a PITA when I want to quickly locate something by scanning the thumbs. Is there a way of specifying for Preview to open with thumbnails displayed as a default? I don't see anything in the Help or prefs about this. I'm comfortable using Terminal if that's the way to go; I just have no idea what command to use.
Any tip in solving this would really be appreciated.
Thanks!
I just got word that it's a pref:
Preferences > PDF > "Opening for the first time: √ Always show sidebar"
FWIW.
[Note: I don't see any way of closing the thread other than checking the "This solved my question" option, which is disingenuous for an OP to answer his own question and build up points. The problem is solved and shouldn't be an open question any longer.]
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