ron1972 wrote:
Hello. I need to search my filesystem for any files containing the words 'foo' (for example). Currently, when I type 'foo' into my finder search bar, it returns only those filenames starting with the word 'foo'. Can anyone tell me the way to adjust search behavior to search filenames containing 'foo' instead of starting with 'foo'?
Thanks!
Do not use quotes.
When I enter a keyword and select File Name, I get all instances of file names with the target name anywhere in the filename.
For example if I enter wind
I get all files starting with wind as well as all such files with wind anywhere in them, such as options-distort-wind.png and MacWindowViews.h
Can you give us some specific examples where this fails?
Just choose Finder - New Smart Folder. In the resulting New Smart Folder window select File Name at the top of the window and click Save. Assign an intuitive name such as Search by Name and click. Start a search with Command+F. Click on the '+' icon on the far side of the taskbar Select the type from the 'kind' pull-down menu. Select 'other' and then find 'File extension' I.
- I have a lot of stuff on my Mac and I’m constantly in the Find window looking for it. More often than not I’m doing a search for the name of a file rather than a word or phrase buried in the.
- For example, what should I type if I am trying to list files by file type: filetype:. I know that there is a Search toolbar, but I would like to just type the search into the search field to speed up the process. Also, I do not wish to use Cortana et al. I'd just like to use plain simple verbose search.
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