search a folder

LXZ99 wrote:

when searching for a file, how can you show results only in a specific folder? In the example below, I want to see all results in the folder "FTM2" where filename contains "VANCE"

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/624bdecb-0d85-43e6-b254-388d657a94fb

within Finder search

Finder >Settings>Advanced

you can makes some changes

ref: Change Finder settings on Mac - Apple Support

Open the folder and type ⌘+F. Enter your search term in the search field and hit Return or Enter:

If search result show up when you select This Mac, and there are results in that folder, this may help:

Fix for Finder Not Showing Folder Search … - Apple Community

Based on your screen shot, you are searching the "FTM2" folder.