Setting Default Tab for Object

In the right pane, the Metadata tab, the Document Preview tab, or both are shown when you click an object. You can set the default tab in the classic M-Files Desktop.

To open the Default Tab for Object setting:

  1. Click your username in the upper right corner.
  2. Click User Settings > Default Tab for Object.
  3. Select one of these options:
    Select the option...If you want to...
    Automatic Selection See the same tab that you viewed the previous object with. If there is no preview available for the object, the metadata card is shown.
    Metadata and Preview See the metadata card and the preview of the object when you click an object. If there is no preview available for the object, the preview tab is empty.
    Metadata See the metadata card of the object when you click an object.
    Preview See the preview of the object when you click an object. If there is no preview available for the object, the metadata card is shown.