Hello, When I type a word into my Finder search bar, it will only display some of the files that contain that word, ignoring others. Perhaps I need to install more memory? I am running OSX Mavericks 10.9.4

Hey Allen,

Thank you so much for your answer. I had come across references to re-indexing folders but assumed it was something way above my skill level. What a relief the article is so straightforward. I have not dared try it yet because after posting my question, and about the umpteenth re-boot, my Finder decided to start searching the particular folder I needed again. As this folder is the crucial one to a book I'm working on, I will wait to re-index until I need the folders that are still being ignored .. MS Office has been historically so temperamental on my Macbook Pro that I've become gun-shy of making changes anywhere if not forced into them. So thanks for the information which I will be so happy to have the next time the corrupted Finder search presents a roadblock. Many many thanks.. sr Joanna PS Will update again then..