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LoriRB
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago
Solved

No search results when I use finder on my Mac

I keep all my recipes, among other things, in Dropbox and have always been able to search using Finder. Not only would it search file titles, but it searched the entire document, so if I'm looking, s...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    3 years ago

    Hey LoriRB, sorry to jump in here, but could you maybe try these steps and let us know if they helped improve matters for you? 

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Megan
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3 years ago

Hi LoriRB, I'd be more than happy to help! 

 

Could you clarify the version of the desktop app, that you have installed on your device? 

 

Also, does this happen only with Dropbox files/folders?
 

Keep me posted!

LoriRB's avatar
LoriRB
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

Thanks, Megan! My laptop is running Ventura 13.2.1, and yes, it's only happening with Dropbox--other searches on Finder are fine.

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    3 years ago

    Hey LoriRB, sorry to jump in here, but could you maybe try these steps and let us know if they helped improve matters for you? 

    • LoriRB's avatar
      LoriRB
      Explorer | Level 4
      3 years ago

      Thank you, Walter. I have no idea why or how it worked, but it did! 

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