System and method for inline viewing of file content

Abstract

There is disclosed a system and method for viewing the contents of a file. A method in accordance with an embodiment comprises receiving a selection of a file in a list of files; opening an inline viewing window adjacent the position of the selected file; and displaying in the inline viewing window at least a portion of the contents of the selected file. The method may further comprise setting a size restriction for the inline viewing window, and restricting the display of contents of the selected file within the inline viewing window in dependence upon the set size restriction. A maximum expandable size for the inline viewing window, or the inline viewing window may be expandable to show the entire contents of a file. Other files in the list may remain viewable by scrolling past the inline viewing window.

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