Where is Search by File Name in Mountain Lion?

My spotlight searches in 10.6 used to allow me to search either by contents or file name.  Now, in 10.8, I seem to be able to search by contents only.  Is there a way to get search by file name back?  Some preference somewhere?

Use the box in Finder. Put the cursor there, hit the space bar, and you will get a + sign on the right. Hit it and you can select to search by name on the left.

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