Preview Tabe in layers palette in Apple Motion

I am new to Apple Motion. I bought a book to learn how to use it. In my layers Palette there is supposed be thumbnails of what is on my canvas right below something that says "Preview." I do not have "Preview" on my layers palette nor do I have thumbnails on it. How can I see them? Is there a setting I need to know about?
Thanks in advance for your help

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