How to delete spotlight data in macbook air ?

how to delete spotlight data in macbook air ?

Open system preferences and go to Spotlight then to the privacy tab and add the Macintsoh HD to the list for "Prevent Spotlight from searching these locations. That will remove all spotlght data. Then you should highlight that entry and click the Minus ( - ) sign at the bottom to have spotlight reindex your drive.

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