"Documents" Folder disappeared.

Finder can no longer locate my Documents folder.

Everything works normally, but I can't find any of my saved files.


I did find them on my iCloud web site, but I can't find them on my computer ?


I checked Finder preferences and iCloud preferences.

I do back-up Documents Folder to iCloud and I still have plenty of storage room.


I have relaunched the Finder several times and rebooted several times.


I had the H/W checked out by my local repair shop and everything is running correctly.


What else do I need to do ?


I can get to various sub-directories from alias, but I can't go to Documents.


If I search for it, all the links take me to my iCloud drive.

Do I need to disconnect the iCloud drive ?



Mac OS 11.5.1

Posted on Aug 24, 2021 6:50 PM

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Aug 25, 2021 10:17 AM in response to Mac_Cat

See the articles Change Spotlight preferences on Mac - Apple Support

If searching your Mac returns unexpected results - Apple Support

Check archives and backups

  • To find a file in an archive, such as a disk image or a .zip file, double-click the archive to open it, then search again.
  • If you’re using Time Machine to back up your Mac, use Spotlight with Time Machine to find and recover items in backups.


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