on my Mac M4 24GB with Tahoe 26.5 my Finder does not work properly. It can't find simple words. It can only find folders. I have tried the 3 key reset of Finder but it still has no effect. What is the use of Finder if it can't find individual words, only applications?
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Original Title: Problems with Finder
MacBook Air 15″, macOS 26.5
Searching on your Mac is driven by Spotlight, and that includes the search bar in Finder windows. Go to System Settings > Spotlight, scroll down to the Results from System section and ensure that the toggle to show Files is on. You can click the small (i) next to the Files toggle to select specific file type to show/not show in search results.
Searching on your Mac is driven by Spotlight, and that includes the search bar in Finder windows. Go to System Settings > Spotlight, scroll down to the Results from System section and ensure that the toggle to show Files is on. You can click the small (i) next to the Files toggle to select specific file type to show/not show in search results.
Sevillano wrote:
on my Mac M4 24GB with Tahoe 26.5 my Finder does not work properly. It can't find simple words. It can only find folders. I have tried the 3 key reset of Finder but it still has no effect. What is the use of Finder if it can't find individual words, only applications?
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Original Title: Problems with Finder
If spotlight is not working as expected— rebuild the index
Rebuild the Spotlight index on your Mac
Rebuild the Spotlight index on your Mac - Apple Support
Sevillano wrote:
Thanks to both of you for your invaluable help. After following your instructions to the letter, it seems (fingers crossed) that you have solved the problem for me.
Anthony
Good computing Sevillano ! Appreciate your feedback.
Thanks to both of you for your invaluable help. After following your instructions to the letter, it seems (fingers crossed) that you have solved the problem for me.
Anthony
How do I fix Finder not finding individual words on MacBook Air M4?
