Why when I search for a file that is present, finder cannot find it?

I'm searching for a file with a specific word in the name but finder is not able to find it. I join two screen shots: the search request with the void answer and the effective presence of file with that word inside

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Oct 4, 2023 2:43 AM

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Posted on Oct 4, 2023 2:46 PM

Try rebuilding the Spotlight index

Rebuild the Spotlight index on your Mac - Apple Support


Also, nothing to do with this problem, just a trick: in the search field you can type nome:abramo to directly search file names, instead of opening a new search criteria below.

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Why when I search for a file that is present, finder cannot find it?

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