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# Previewer

## Project Previewer

This section provides instructions on how to manage the project previewer, including resizing, repositioning, opening, and closing it.

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### Layout

By default, the previewer is displayed on the **right side** of the editor group.

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#### Resizing the Previewer

You can resize the previewer by moving your cursor to the **left edge** of the panel. Click and drag it **left or right** to adjust its size.

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#### Moving the Previewer

The previewer can be repositioned anywhere within the editor group. For example, you can move it next to the file tab (e.g., `index.html`).

1. Click on the **Preview** tab.
2. Hold down the mouse button and drag it to your desired position.\
   *(In this example, we move it next to the file tab.)*

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After repositioning, it may appear as follows:

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### Opening and Closing the Previewer

#### Closing the Previewer

If you no longer need the previewer, you can close it by clicking the **X** icon.

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#### Reopening the Previewer

To reopen the previewer:

1. Open the **Command Palette**.

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2. Search for **Monaca: Open Preview** and select it.

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3. The preview tab will be restored in the editor group.

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### Notes

* The previewer **displays** and **live-reloads** the preview content of your project as you modify the source code.
* If the previewer does not display content properly or encounters errors, check the **Preview Terminal** tab at the bottom of the IDE.
* The behavior of the previewer may vary depending on the project.

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