
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:
- 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.