saved layered .psd files don't display text in preview column

[c.f...@adobeforums.com]

Hi,
I have layered files that I have saved. When I view my files in column format, in the preview area, text appears, not the image. I can't read the text as it is so tiny. Even when I magnified it I couldn't red it. It just seems to happen to files saved as .psd, not to jpegs.

Has this happened to other people? If you have a solution, other than flattening the file, as I wish to save the layers, please help me. Thank you in advance.

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[c.f...@adobeforums.com]

I can add a bit more information: I'm using CS4 with Mac OS 10. 5.6

[Ann_She...@adobeforums.com]

When I view my files in column format, in the preview area, text appears,
not the image. I can't read the text as it is so tiny.

Meaning you are previewing in the Finder?

That is possibly because you have an Alpha channel in the file.

If you learn to use Bridge CS4, instead of using the Finder, you won't have this problem.

[c.f...@adobeforums.com]

I was finally able to read the text. It says: " This layered file was not saved with a composite image." What does that mean?

[Ann_She...@adobeforums.com]

It means exactly that: that you did NOT save a "Composite Image in Photoshop.

Check your Photoshop Prefs./file Handlingů

And check to Maximise Compatibility and that you wish to save Previews.

But seriously, do learn to use Bridge CS4 ů (I very seldom use the Finder for anything to do with Image files anymore).

:)

[c.f...@adobeforums.com]

Thank you for all your responses. Yes, it was a Preference item, under File Handling I changed my choice from Never to Aways and now there is no problem.