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I think a big issue is that 'preview' is used as just a pre-view. The metaphor is that you haven't actually opened/viewed the file yet 'for real'. Yet, preview
by interestica 6y ago
I think a big issue is that 'preview' is used as just a pre-view. The metaphor is that you haven't actually opened/viewed the file yet 'for real'. Yet, preview has morphed into a program that makes changes to files even without any kind of save dialogue.
- dkonofalski 6y agoAre you confusing Quick Look with Preview? Preview is not just for PDFs and allows you to view, annotate, and edit lots of document types...
- interestica 6y agoNo, really. Preview. Yes, it can open everything (I don't know where I suggested that it is only for PDFs?) But it doesn't act like other editors. There's no save dialogue when you, for instance, rotate a PDF. The term 'Preview' in other programs, like when using a scanner or other text editors, is a non destructive type of viewer. Just a viewer. "preview before you make changes" But preview on OSX changes that.