Previewing Media

You can use the transport controls in the Media Manager window to preview media files.

When the Auto Preview button is selected, the Media Manager tool will automatically play selected files. If you have multiple files selected, they will be played back sequentially. Each file's icon will change to a play icon during playback.


  1. Perform a search to find the files you want to preview.

  2. Select files in the Search Results pane to choose the files you want to preview.

  3. Start playback:

If you have multiple files selected, they will be played back sequentially. Each file's icon will change to a play icon during playback.

  1. Click the Stop Preview button to stop the preview, or turn off the preview feature by deselecting the Auto Preview button.

    If the file is offline, you'll be prompted to locate the file or choose a replacement.

To preview a media file in its associated media player, right-click the file and choose Open with [Application Name] from the shortcut menu.