I have pdf files that are in a folder, I have about 4 per folder and I need to be able to search by things such as page number or words that are in the pdf. The pdf is searchable once it is open, just not by using spotlight before I open the file. I am able to do this on the PC but i want to do this on my mac, its running 10.4.8 HELP PLEASE.
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Search Pdf On Mac
You can open a PDF or other document in Preview, then search for a word or any set of characters. If you can’t see the search field at the top right of the document window, drag the window’s edge (top, bottom, or sides) to enlarge the window.
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Find text: Type a word or phrase in the search field in the toolbar.
Find an exact phrase: Enclose the phrase in quotation marks.
Group the search results by page: Choose View > Table of Contents.
Sort the search results by number of matches: Click Search Rank.
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Close the search results sidebar: Click Done.
Find text in notes: To search notes added to the PDF (instead of the text in the PDF itself), choose View > Highlights and Notes, then type a word or phrase in the search field in the toolbar.
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