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Rebuild Spotlight Index

IIn order to let you find files quickly on your Mac, Spotlight keeps an index (database) of files. When Spotlight can't find a file that you know exists, try rebuilding the Spotlight Index.

To rebuild the Spotlight Index:

  1. Choose System > Rebuild Spotlight Index.

Shortly after you run this task the Spotlight magnifying glass at the top right should start animating to indicate that the index is being rebuilt.

See also

System Tasks