Can I get control of Spotlight search domain?

Frequently, when I use Spotlight from the Finder, it automatically switches the settings to broaden the search domain. For example, I go to my "Documents" directory and search for something. When I go to search for something else, it automatically changes my search variables from my home folder to "This Mac" and my "file name" setting to "Contents". Is there a way to control this, or does Spotlight/Finder always decide where I search and what I search for and I have to override it manually?

You got it. If you want to send bug reports and enhancement requests to Apple, use its Bug Reporter system. Join the Apple Developer Connection (ADC)—it's free and available for all Mac users and gets you a look at some development software. If you already have an Apple username/ID, use that. Once a member, go to Apple BugReporter and file your bug report/enhancement request. You'll get a get a Bug/ER ID number; thus, starting a dialog directly with engineering.

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