Usually after I open quicklook and then close it again I cannot open quicklook again. And if I right click on an icon it lists exit quick look as an option but when I click it nothing changes.
What's my problem here?
I am on OSX 10.11.6
asked Nov 1, 2016 at 2:04
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Try triggering QuickLook with space bar press?– owlswipeCommented Nov 7, 2016 at 22:08
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2 Answers
Try the following:
- Open the Terminal application (/Applications/Utilities/Terminal.app)
- Type
qlmanage -rand hit enter - Type
qlmanage -r cacheand hit enter - Type
killall Finderand hit enter
This should force QuickLook to reload the generator lists and reset the disk cache.
Source: https://www.macissues.com/2014/03/22/fix-quicklook-errors-in-os-x/
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That seems to have worked for now, however usually after a fresh restart it does work for a short period. I will come back if I have problems again, but for now you win Commented Nov 11, 2016 at 17:36
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1This is back to not working again. I don't feel like I should have to do this once a week Commented Nov 19, 2016 at 23:53
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It could perhaps also be a plugin from a 3rd party that is breaking something. For example when you install Adobe Illustrator, it adds the ability to view .ai files in quick look. Have you noticed if it happens with a certain file type at first or have you installed any specific software that could cause this? You can use
qlmanage -hto give you some tools for debugging quick look, if you feel comfortable using this.– MortenCommented Nov 20, 2016 at 13:47 -
The solutions in Morten's answer both worked for a minute, but a minute later quicklook is right back to being broken again. Won't play audio files (video files work fine tho'...?!) Anybody got a permanent fix?– a941cba4Commented May 19, 2021 at 13:30
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1Instead of wasting your time on rebooting try terminal with
killall Findercommand first– HotJardCommented Nov 29, 2021 at 20:27
Pressing the function key and the spacebar fixed it for me.
