It also covers how to use Spotlight to search all programs and files from a single search tool.
How Do You Ctrl F on a Mac?
You don’t want to read the entire page; you want to find the word right away.
If you’re on a Mac, here’s what to do.
These instructions work in common apps like web browsers (Safari, Chrome, etc.
Not every program supports searchfor example, most games don’tbut many do.
When you do this, a search bar opens in the program you’re using.
You might prefer to search using a menu instead of the keyboard.
Most apps that support search let you kick off the search bar by clicking theEditmenu >Find>Find.
In the search bar, throw in the word or phrase you should probably find.
The number of matches appears in the top right corner.
The tool also highlights all instances of the word or phrase.
How Do You Do a Search on a Mac?
The instructions from the last section are great if you’re searching within just one program at a time.
But what if you want to scan all programs and files on your Mac from a single search tool?
Spotlight is built into the macOS.
It’s a powerful, system-wide search tool.
Here’s how to use it.
Open Spotlight by clickingCommand+Space Baron the keyboard.
The Spotlight bar will appear.
In the Spotlight bar, key in the word or phrase you’re looking for.
Results will begin to populate in the drop-down beneath the search bar.
tap the one you want to open (or use arrows keys and theReturnbutton).
you might also browse a list of all results that match your search on your setup.
To do so, scroll to the bottom of the list.
ClickShow all in Finderto open aFinderwindow.
Double hit the result to open it.
When the search field appears, throw in in your word or phrase.
It will highlight matches.
Optionally, use theCommand + Ftool described above.
You’ll see words or phrases that match highlighted.
Some websites have built-in search functionality, as well.
Look for a magnifying glass or search field, usually at the top of a page.
jot down in your search term, then select it from the search results.
In Chrome, another option is to chooseMore(three dots) >Find.
Optionally, selectEdit>Findfrom the web app’s menu bar to start a search.
