diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 84bfd861..bd5ec5d7 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ ## Background -One of the few features I missed from Mac OS X is [Quick Look](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quick_Look). It allows user peek into a file content in a lightening speed by just pressing the Space key. Windows, on the other hand, does not has this handy feature ... until now. +One of the few features I missed from macOS is [Quick Look](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quick_Look). It allows user peek into a file content in a lightening speed by just pressing the Space key. Windows, on the other hand, does not have this handy feature ... until now. -I am aware that several alternatives are already available on the Internet (e.g. [WinQuickLook](https://github.com/shibayan/WinQuickLook) and [Seer](https://github.com/ccseer/Seer)). Despite these options, I still decide to craft another one by myself, because they are either not being actively developed, lacks of variety, or asks for a amount of $$$. +I am aware that several alternatives are already available on the Internet (e.g. [WinQuickLook](https://github.com/shibayan/WinQuickLook) and [Seer](https://github.com/ccseer/Seer)). Despite these options, I still decided to craft another one by myself, because they are either not being actively developed, lack of variety, or ask for a amount of $$$. ## Highlights @@ -30,19 +30,25 @@ I am aware that several alternatives are already available on the Internet (e.g. ## Usage -### Download / General usage +### Download/Installation - [What are the differences between `.msi`, `.zip`, nightly and Store versions?](https://github.com/QL-Win/QuickLook/wiki/Difference-Between-Distributions) +Get it from one of the following sources: - 1. Download from one of the following - * Microsoft Store (for Windows 10 users) Store Link - * Installer or portable archive of the stable version from [GitHub Release](https://github.com/QL-Win/QuickLook/releases) - * Nightly builds from [AppVeyor](https://ci.appveyor.com/project/xupefei/quicklook/build/artifacts) - 2. Run `QuickLook.exe` - 3. Select a file/folder on the Desktop / in a File Explorer window / in an Open- or Save-File dialog - 4. Press Spacebar - 5. Select another file/folder in the same manner - 6. When you're done, click on the `⨉` button, or press Spacebar again + * Microsoft Store (Windows 10 users only) Store Link + * Installer or portable archive of the stable version from [GitHub Release](https://github.com/QL-Win/QuickLook/releases) + * Nightly builds from [AppVeyor](https://ci.appveyor.com/project/xupefei/quicklook/build/artifacts) + +[What are the differences between `.msi`, `.zip`, Nightly and Store versions?](https://github.com/QL-Win/QuickLook/wiki/Difference-Between-Distributions) + + +### Typical usecase + +1. Run `QuickLook.exe` (only necessary if autostart is disabled) +1. Select any file or folder (on the Desktop, in a File Explorer window, in an *Open* or *Save-File* dialog, doesn't matter) +1. Press Spacebar +1. Enjoy preview and interact with it +1. Preview next file by clicking on it or using arrow-keys (arrow-keys move selection in the background if the preview hasn't been klicked) +1. When you're done close it by either hitting Spacebar again, pressing Esc or clicking the `⨉` button ### Hotkeys and buttons @@ -50,7 +56,7 @@ I am aware that several alternatives are already available on the Internet (e.g. - Esc Hide the preview window - Enter Open/Execute current file - Mouse ↑ ↓ ← → Preview another file - - Ctrl-Wheel Zoom in/out images + - Ctrl+Wheel Zoom in/out (images & pdf) - Wheel Increase/decrease volume ## Supported file types, file manager intergation, etc.