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Mac Finder does not find PDF files within DropBox folders.
I have known existing files that Mac Finder will not find if they are in a DropBox folder. The files are treated as if they are nonexistent. If I move such a file outside of DropBox, Mac Finder fin...
Hi Lsquared, could try these steps to see if they help with searching in Finder?
Jay
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Dropbox Community ModeratorHi Lsquared, could try these steps to see if they help with searching in Finder?
Thanks, Jay! That exactly solved the problem! It also seems to fit with the fact that, previously, if I found a file, I was able to find it again. So, perhaps those individual files had become indexed somehow. But with your solution of getting Spotlight to re-index the entire hard drive, it applies to everything.
That raises the question, does Spotlight need to be periodically re-indexed (to make up for all the new files that are added in the interim)? Or will it index all of those, one at a time, as they are added to the hard drive?
Best,
LSquared
- Megan
Hi Lsquared, that's a good question, that happens to be outside the area of expertise, I am afraid.
However, it's recommended by Apple, in case you're experiencing issues when searching for files. If you need to know more about this, feel free to reach out to Apple, in order for them to give you more details about the specifics.
I hope this helps!
