Re: Macbook Pro search gives unexpected results

When I search in a specific folder for a file by a specific name, I get a list of files which are actually the same file but have different names. Is this normal search behavior? I'm searching for the title only. Also I'm seeing more results than the number of files that are visible in the folder list.

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.5

Posted on Aug 15, 2025 04:48 PM

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Aug 16, 2025 12:28 AM in response to Filet2021

Re: Re: Macbook Pro search gives unexpected results


If you are using a Finder window to search in an open folder, please ensure the search is only in the folder, (ie: "This Mac" may be highlighted by default instead) by clicking on the folder-name at the top of the Finder window.


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Above: wiill search "This Mac"

Below : will search the folder named "A_FOLDER"



Re: Macbook Pro search gives unexpected results

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