Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein enable systems to provide a streamlined user experience in file manager applications across diverse file contexts (e.g., local, cloud). This is accomplished by utilizing expanded folder previews that enable a user to view and interact with the contents of a folder without navigating into the folder itself. In various examples, an expanded folder preview is triggered by a user input within a user interface selecting a folder such as a hover gesture. Accordingly, the expanded folder preview displays some or all of the files and/or subfolders within the folder to enable contextual actions such as file uploads and transfers. In addition, the expanded folder preview can be customized based on the file context of the associated folder. For instance, a local folder preview can provide preview renderings of file content. In another example, a collaborative folder preview can identify other users with access to the file.

Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein enable systems to provide a streamlined user experience in file manager applications across diverse file contexts (e.g., local, cloud). This is accomplished by utilizing expanded folder previews that enable a user to view and interact with the contents of a folder without navigating into the folder itself. In various examples, an expanded folder preview is triggered by a user input within a user interface selecting a folder such as a hover gesture. Accordingly, the expanded folder preview displays some or all of the files and/or subfolders within the folder to enable contextual actions such as file uploads and transfers. In addition, the expanded folder preview can be customized based on the file context of the associated folder. For instance, a local folder preview can provide preview renderings of file content. In another example, a collaborative folder preview can identify other users with access to the file.