[Python] How to prevent PyCharm's "Find in Files" to search the Python interpreter libraries?

I am trying to find some pattern within files like my project's setup.py / setup.cfg', rio.yaml. Our code .. So within the Find in Files dialog I selected the Directory option. However the python libraries are still being searched:



That was a surprise: I had expected those to only show up if the Project were selected. So how can the Python libraries be excluded?

I have even manually excluded the virtual environment (.venv and friends) directories.



The files are still being searched under that .venv directory



I am on PyCharm Professional 2021.3.1.

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