# Preview PDF files

The embedded PDF viewer allows you to quickly scan through your PDF documents, go to a specific location, download or pint the file directly from your note. This feature is supported on Mac, Windows and Linux apps.

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### Adjust the height of the PDF preview

To adjust the height of the PDF preview, go to **`Settings`** > **`Editor`** > **`PDF preview height`** and move the handle :

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### Display PDF files as Preview and Title

By default, PDF preview mode is turned on. You may display all PDF files as links by going to **`Settings`** > **`Editor`** > **`Display PDF File`** and select **`Title`.**

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If you want to change the PDF display for each file, you may click the edit button in the bottom right corner of the PDF preview and select **`Display PDF file`** as below.

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Similarly, if your default PDF display is title and you want to change that for an individual file, you can right click on the file name and select **`Display PDF file`** as below:

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