Search function stopped working entirely across Mac Mail and Finder

I'm using Ventura 13.7.5 on 2017 iMac and recently the search function on Mac mail stopped working entirely, now I've discovered I can't search any of my folders where all my files are kept either! I use my Mac for my small business and this function is critical - I've tried numerous fixes I've seen suggested here but nothing has worked. I'm not very techy at all however so some have been beyond me - why can't Apple sort this simple feature??! It's infuriating and debilitating to my business! Does anyone have a simple and permanent fix?


iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 13.7

Posted on May 7, 2025 4:11 AM

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Search function stopped working entirely across Mac Mail and Finder

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