Searching in iTunes

Recently updated to Mac Monterey. I find I can no longer search iTunes for individual songs.

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 12.3

Posted on May 7, 2022 11:50 AM

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turingtest2

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Posted on May 7, 2022 12:33 PM

View > Show Filter Field. Unfortunately not a sticky option.

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turingtest2

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May 7, 2022 12:33 PM in response to Brian459

View > Show Filter Field. Unfortunately not a sticky option.

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