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I'm working on an iMac 2017. Ventura 13.7.1.
I look for "Spotlight search categories." The only things not checked are "conversion" "fonts" and "Siri Suggestions."
I enter a phrase, in quotes, for a document that I know is on my computer. Absolutely nothing happens. Nothing.
Does someone have a suggestion before I contact Support?
Try the following in order as needed:
1 - boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.
NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;
• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)
• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
• Disables user-installed fonts
• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files
NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.
2 - follow the instructions in this Apple document: How to rebuild the Spotlight index on your Mac - Apple Support
Spotlight search does not work, at all.
