Is it possible to turn off icon previews for just specific files?

[spaceballl]

If I want to turn off the icon preview for a certain file, can I? For example, i have a very dense spreadsheet. Its "preview" just looks like an ugly black barcode because it is so dense. I'd rather have the default icon type for that filetype rather than a preview of it... but I like the preview for all my other files! Anyone know?

-Kevin

 

[spaceballl]

anyone??

 

[Decrepit]

If I want to turn off the icon preview for a certain file, can I? For example, i have a very dense spreadsheet. Its "preview" just looks like an ugly black barcode because it is so dense. I'd rather have the default icon type for that filetype rather than a preview of it... but I like the preview for all my other files! Anyone know?

-Kevin

Can't you just change the icon like you normally would? Just choose the file's icon, more info, and paste in the icon you'd prefer to use?

I can't test it right now since my Mini's power brick decided to take the night off, so I'm using my PC.

Which version of OS X are you using? Are you looking at the icon in Finder, the desktop or through something else?

 

[Mac OS X Ocelot]

Can't you just change the icon like you normally would? Just choose the file's icon, more info, and paste in the icon you'd prefer to use?

I can't test it right now since my Mini's power brick decided to take the night off, so I'm using my PC.

Which version of OS X are you using? Are you looking at the icon in Finder, the desktop or through something else?

The folder view option preview overrides the custom icon. All I can think of is creating a new folder for it and turn that option off for it or just turn them all on or all off for the folder its already in.

 

[spaceballl]

It's on the desktop... where i'd like most to see the previews for all the icons.. except that oen!

 

[rmh]

Then you might be out of luck.


You can always try making the first page of the spreadsheet blank

 

[Decrepit]

Then you might be out of luck.


You can always try making the first page of the spreadsheet blank

That's actually an awesome workaround.

 

[Mac OS X Ocelot]

Then you might be out of luck.


You can always try making the first page of the spreadsheet blank

You, sir or madam, are win.

A nice cover page with just a title and a pretty picture.