Spotlight search locate file location
How do I find where a file is stored in my computer using spotlight? When I do a search the file appears, but not the folder that it is located in
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How do I find where a file is stored in my computer using spotlight? When I do a search the file appears, but not the folder that it is located in
When you see a file listed in Spotlight results, select the file name, and press the command key to see the folder hierarchy to the file. If you press the command key, and double-click on the selected filename, it will open a new Finder window at the file location. It is not designed to open a new tab in an existing Finder window.
When you see a file listed in Spotlight results, select the file name, and press the command key to see the folder hierarchy to the file. If you press the command key, and double-click on the selected filename, it will open a new Finder window at the file location. It is not designed to open a new tab in an existing Finder window.
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But I always use this...
Find Any File...
http://apps.tempel.org/FindAnyFile/
Hold Option or alt key when selecting Find to Find All.
Spotlight search locate file location