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Search for a file in finder window does not work, even though I can see it in the window!


iMac 24″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Apr 8, 2023 8:52 PM

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Posted on Apr 9, 2023 10:29 AM

nakag3 wrote:

Search for a file in finder window does not work, even though I can see it in the window!


Rebuild the Spotlight index...


Verify your >System Settings>Spotlight>Settings and all options are included that are appropriated for you



Rebuild the Spotlight index on your Mac - Apple Support


best I found over all others, including Terminal is the Macintosh HD drag & drop method: add and remove.






you can see it working:



ref: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254628568?answerId=258645109022#258645109022


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Apr 9, 2023 10:29 AM in response to nakag3

nakag3 wrote:

Search for a file in finder window does not work, even though I can see it in the window!


Rebuild the Spotlight index...


Verify your >System Settings>Spotlight>Settings and all options are included that are appropriated for you



Rebuild the Spotlight index on your Mac - Apple Support


best I found over all others, including Terminal is the Macintosh HD drag & drop method: add and remove.






you can see it working:



ref: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254628568?answerId=258645109022#258645109022


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