Spotlight search results window columns frozen

Spotlight search results window columns "Name", "Kind", "Last Opened" are sometimes "frozen" and cannot be clicked. Sometimes can be clicked.

HI,
Try deleting this file.
com.apple.spotlight.plist
~/Library/Preferences.
Move that file to the Trash and restart your Mac.
Carolyn

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