# Default search scope
Set the default search scope when performing a search
- Tested on macOS:
- Monterey
- Big Sur
- Parameter type: string
# Set to SCcf
Search the current folder
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXDefaultSearchScope" -string "SCcf" && killall Finder
# Set to SCsp
Use the previous search scope
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXDefaultSearchScope" -string "SCsp" && killall Finder
# Set to SCev (default value)
Search this Mac
defaults write com.apple.finder "FXDefaultSearchScope" -string "SCev" && killall Finder
# Read current value
defaults read com.apple.finder "FXDefaultSearchScope"
# Reset to default value
defaults delete com.apple.finder "FXDefaultSearchScope" && killall Finder