Searching for Files Using the Search Bar

Sometimes remembering precisely where you stored a file is difficult. The Finder window provides a Search bar () that allows you to quickly search for files and folders by name on your local and network disks. The pop-up (magnifying glass) in the Search bar lets you specify where you want to search: Local Disks, Home, Selection, or Everywhere. The results of a search appears in two panes. The upper pane displays the files found during the search. The lower pane displays the location where the selected file is stored on your computer.

Search for Files and Folders

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