> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.calibratedsoftware.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.calibratedsoftware.com/calibrated-spotlight-plugin-macos/searching-media-using-spotlight.md).

# Searching Media Using Spotlight

You can search for metadata in:

#### ✔ Spotlight Search (⌘ + Space)

#### ✔ Finder Search Bar

#### ✔ Smart Folders

#### ✔ “Get Info” → More Info

Search terms may be:

* Full words
* Partial words
* Field:value pairs
* Exact phrases in quotes