I can't find a way to select more than one folder to do a search. For example, I would like to locate all jpgs on my device, except the jpgs in the Pictures folder.
Similarly, it seems like a long time ago, you could do a search, then sort the results by path - that would be another way to look outside the Pictures folder. I don't see that possibility now - does it still exist?
Thanks!
Mac mini, macOS 11.4
You can modify spotlight settings to help. Either by excluding the folder or grouping results by location. This guide should help: https://support.apple.com/en-euro/guide/mac-help/mh15155/11.0/mac/11.0
P.S. I've found some limitations on spotlight searches; maybe I just don't know all of the commands to use. I've used Houdah https://www.houdah.com/houdahSpot/ because of its ability to restrict folders, find file types, etc.
Thanks Muguy,
Houdah looks pretty terrific.
Rachel Cicerone
Searching on more than one folder, but not ALL folders, in Finder
