View Modes¶
This guide explains how to change the gallery view mode.
View Mode Types¶
Grid Mode¶
Display media in grid format.
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Advantages
- View many media items in one screen
- Good for quick visual finding
- Size adjustable with pinch gesture
List Mode¶
Display media in list format.
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| | IMG_20240115_143022.jpg |
| Ph | 2024.01.15 14:30 |
| | 2.5 MB | Construction Site |
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| | VID_20240115_142055.mp4 |
| Vid| 2024.01.15 14:20 |
| | 15.3 MB | Inspection Records |
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Advantages
- View detailed info like filename, date, size
- Easy to check sort criteria
- Suitable for management purposes
Changing View Mode¶
Method 1: From Menu¶
- Tap the More (:) button at the top
- Select View Mode
- Select Grid or List
Method 2: Quick Toggle¶
Tap the view mode icon at the top of the gallery.
| Current Mode | Icon | Tap to |
|---|---|---|
| Grid | Switch to List | |
| List | Switch to Grid |
Adjusting Grid Columns¶
You can adjust the number of columns in grid mode.
Adjust with Pinch Gesture¶
| Gesture | Result |
|---|---|
| Pinch in | Increase columns (smaller thumbnails) |
| Pinch out | Decrease columns (larger thumbnails) |
Column Options¶
| Columns | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| 2 columns | Largest, easy to see details |
| 3 columns | Large view |
| 4 columns | Default, balanced size |
| 5 columns | Show more media |
| 6 columns | Most items, quick browsing |
View Mode Usage by Situation¶
Recommendations by Situation
| Situation | Recommended Mode |
|---|---|
| Quickly find photos | Grid (4-5 columns) |
| Check details | Grid (2-3 columns) |
| Check file info | List |
| Sort by date | List |
| Check file size | List |