Whenever I double-click a material to view and edit it, this is what I get:
How can I remove the background scenery and just get the grid?
Check the** Preview Scene Settings** tab on the right hand side. There should be an option to remove all the extra stuff.
Starting from 5.0 this has changed. You will find the “Preview Scene Settings” in the menu under “Window” and then you untick “Show Environment”
You’re welcome 