missing the search field in iCloud browser

Why is there no search field in iCloud browser?

This really puts a damper on this service

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Posted on Dec 28, 2021 8:32 AM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2021 8:28 AM

Hello bienne,


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you would like to have a search option on the iCloud website. Are you trying to search your iCloud Drive files or the entire website? If you are trying to search your files, when you select iCloud Drive from the iCloud website, you have the option to sort the files and folders by name, date, file type (kind), and file size. There is not a generalized "Search" field. You can also use the Find feature of the web browser.


On a Mac you can use Command + F, on a Windows PC use CTRL + F. You can then search the text on the screen and locate a file by name. While this will not search inside folders you may have in iCloud Drive, it will allow you to quickly search the file and folder names. You're welcome to check out this link for Product Feedback to submit feedback directly to Apple for features you'd like to see in the future.


Otherwise, let us know what you are trying to search specifically and take care!

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Dec 29, 2021 8:28 AM in response to bienne

Hello bienne,


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you would like to have a search option on the iCloud website. Are you trying to search your iCloud Drive files or the entire website? If you are trying to search your files, when you select iCloud Drive from the iCloud website, you have the option to sort the files and folders by name, date, file type (kind), and file size. There is not a generalized "Search" field. You can also use the Find feature of the web browser.


On a Mac you can use Command + F, on a Windows PC use CTRL + F. You can then search the text on the screen and locate a file by name. While this will not search inside folders you may have in iCloud Drive, it will allow you to quickly search the file and folder names. You're welcome to check out this link for Product Feedback to submit feedback directly to Apple for features you'd like to see in the future.


Otherwise, let us know what you are trying to search specifically and take care!

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