Search doesn't work after macOS update.

More than a week ago, I updated to the latest macOS (Sequoia 15.3). Search no longer works in Mail, Messages, or Calendar. I type something in the search box, and nothing happens. (Spotlight does work in Finder.) I vaguely recall something like this happening with previous updates, but not that it lasted this long.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Feb 12, 2025 7:27 AM

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Posted on Feb 12, 2025 7:46 AM

mhutson wrote:

More than a week ago, I updated to the latest macOS (Sequoia 15.3). Search no longer works in Mail, Messages, or Calendar. I type something in the search box, and nothing happens. (Spotlight does work in Finder.) I vaguely recall something like this happening with previous updates, but not that it lasted this long.


Check your Spotlight settings...

>System Settings>Spotlight


if all your preferred categories are selected you can rebuild the spotlight index

Rebuild the Spotlight index on your Mac - Apple Support


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Feb 12, 2025 7:46 AM in response to mhutson

mhutson wrote:

More than a week ago, I updated to the latest macOS (Sequoia 15.3). Search no longer works in Mail, Messages, or Calendar. I type something in the search box, and nothing happens. (Spotlight does work in Finder.) I vaguely recall something like this happening with previous updates, but not that it lasted this long.


Check your Spotlight settings...

>System Settings>Spotlight


if all your preferred categories are selected you can rebuild the spotlight index

Rebuild the Spotlight index on your Mac - Apple Support


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