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# Changing the view mode of file browsers

Transmit's file browsers can be set to any one of four different view modes.

#### Thumbnail view

Thumbnail view shows previews of files when possible, and icons of files that cannot be previewed.

Choose View > as Thumbnails to use thumbnail view.

#### List view

List view shows a list of files and folders with one item per row. Columns for additional information (such as modification date and file size) can be switched on and off by choosing View > Show View Options while in list view.

Choose View > as List to use list view.

#### Column view

Column view shows the file hierarchy as a series of columns. Additional columns are added as you select folders in the browser to show that folder's contents.

Choose View > as Columns to use column view.

#### Cover Flow view

Cover Flow view shows large size previews of files when possible, and large size icons of files that cannot be previewed

Choose View > as Cover Flow to use Cover Flow view.

#### Related topics

Switching between one and two file browsers

Understanding file browser focus