No search function whatsoever. Instructions followed, no result. Now what?

No search function on my ventura 13.0 MacBook pro 16 inch. not anywhere, at any level, within applications, within mail, not spotlight; i've gone through the re-indexing process (doesn't seem to me anything happens there at all). I've restarted. Many times. Nothing. What's going on?

Oh wait, spotlight will find applications. that's all.

Posted on Feb 26, 2023 6:13 AM

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Owl-53

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Feb 26, 2023 7:38 AM in response to RalphieBoy

Q - " No search function on my ventura 13.0 MacBook pro 16 inch. "

A - That version of Ventura was the Original Released version

A - Apple has moved onto the Current Version 13.2.1

A - It is usually a good idea to keep the computer up to date as each stepped up version brings Bug and Security Updates that maybe directly related to your above issue

Refer to Links below

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support (CA)

About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.2.1 - Apple Support (CA)

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