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Most annoying for me is there is no simple way to simply search for files matching a name in a folder. Attempting to search using Finder insists on bringing up
by zmmmmm 5y ago
Most annoying for me is there is no simple way to simply search for files matching a name in a folder.
Attempting to search using Finder insists on bringing up a giant system wide search that indexes content of files, emails, every stupid thing that contains anything like the phrase I looked for.
So imagine I am sharing my screen and I try to just find a simple file and it's spewing the contents of my private emails in front of everyone. So aggravating.
- jonnycomputer 5y agoWell, if Finder is in the folder, and you enter a search, then I see three options reading to just search in the folder. It pops up between the command bar and the folder contents.
- zmmmmm 5y agoyeah ... I guess I don't think that is simple when I have to click extra options to get to it. But also, it still insists on searching within files. I ONLY want it to filter on the file name.
- jonnycomputer 5y agoI admit, I hardly use Finder. I usually use linux terminal with linux tools like find.
- tstehr 5y agoYou can configure the default file search behavior in the Finder preferences in the "Advanced" section. I've set it to search the current folder, you can also configure Finder to reuse the previous search scope.