How to Change What Results Appear on Spotlight

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Apple menu.

   This is in the upper-left corner of the screen.
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   Step 2: Click System Preferences.

   If the main System Preferences menu doesn't show up, click the Show All button at the top of the window.
   
   It looks like a grid with 12 dots. , This is in the top row of options. , You can scroll down to see the entire list.
   
   Unchecking each of these will remove the category of items from your Spotlight Search results. , Besides categories, you can exclude specific drives and folders from the Spotlight Search results. ,, You can select any drive or folder on your computer.
   
   All of the files and subfolders in that drive or folder will be excluded from Spotlight Search. , It will be added to the list. , You can add as many locations to this list as you'd like.
   
   You can also drag and drop folders directly onto the list to add them.
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   Step 3: Click Spotlight.

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   Step 4: Click the checkbox next to categories you want to disable.

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   Step 5: Click the Privacy tab in the Spotlight preferences.

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   Step 6: Click the + button at the bottom of the empty list.

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   Step 7: Browse for the folder or drive you want to exclude.

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   Step 8: Click the Choose button to exclude the selected location.

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   Step 9: Add more locations to the list.

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