I used to be able search for entries in Calendar but now I get "No Results" even when I'm looking at the event that I'm searching for. This is a new problem.
Thanks Ferd II
I finally succeeded by putting the entire Library into then out of the Spotlight list, deleting the com.apple.iCal.plist file, restarting between each step and then letting Spotlight rebuild the index overnight.
Thanks again for your help and patience.
What macOS are you using?
I don't have any Silver Bullets, but are you familiar with using Safe Mode? You may want to try the Spotlight rebuild in Safe Mode, and explore what happens to Calendar search.
You could also try to remove the com.apple.iCal.plist file which is located in your Home Folder>Library>Preferences Folder. Make sure Calendar is not running when you remove the file, and restart Calendar after removal.
WodinX wrote:
Maybe Apple broke it with their last update??
That is a possibility, but it did not affect my ability to search in Calendar. If you want to eliminate that possibility you can Download/Install macOS Catalina 10.15.4 Combo Update.
Following the steps listed in: How to rebuild the Spotlight index on your Mac - Apple Support sometimes restores search capability.
WodinX wrote:
Thanks Ferd II - I'm using Catalina 10.15.4 (19E287)
I tried the Spotlight rebuild in both Normal and Safe Mode but neither made any difference.
I tried to find the com.apple.iCal.plist file but it must be hidden in this version because I couldn't make it show it's head at all. I also tried that using Go > Go To..... as well as ⌘F in both Normal and Safe Mode but still no luck.
Paste ~/Library/Preferences in the Finder>Go>Go To Folder...to find the com.apple.iCal.plist file. It may not make any difference, but it is the last thing I would recommend.
Thanks Ferd II - I'm using Catalina 10.15.4 (19E287)
I tried the Spotlight rebuild in both Normal and Safe Mode but neither made any difference.
I tried to find the com.apple.iCal.plist file but it must be hidden in this version because I couldn't make it show it's head at all. I also tried that using Go > Go To..... as well as ⌘F in both Normal and Safe Mode but still no luck.
Finally I tried just signing out of iCloud and resigning in......no luck.
Just found this post on ASC which may, or may not, help you with your problem: Calendar search function not working - Apple Community
Thanks Ferd II
I did as indicated but it's still the same. Any other suggestions?
Thanks for your patience Ferd II. I was able to find the .plist file, did as requested but still no luck.
Maybe Apple broke it with their last update??
You are welcome...thanks for the feedback.
Can't search in Calendar anymore
