How do I delete recent documents in Word?
Microsoft Word is a powerful word processing program that allows users to create, edit, and manage documents with ease. However, sometimes you may want to remove recent documents from the Word application to keep your workspace organized or to protect sensitive information. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting recent documents in Word on both Windows and Mac operating systems.
On Windows:
1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Look for the “File” tab at the top left corner of the window and click on it.
3. In the left-hand pane, click on “Options.”
4. A new window will appear. Go to the “Advanced” tab.
5. Scroll down to the “Display” section and find the “Show this number of recent files” option.
6. Change the number to zero to hide all recent documents.
7. Click “OK” to save the changes.
On Mac:
1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Click on “Word” in the menu bar at the top left corner of the screen.
3. Select “Preferences” from the dropdown menu.
4. In the Preferences window, click on the “General” tab.
5. Look for the “Recent Files” section and click on the “Remove All” button to delete all recent documents.
6. Click “OK” to save the changes.
Alternatively, you can delete individual recent documents:
1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Click on the “File” tab.
3. In the left-hand pane, click on “Open.”
4. A list of recent documents will appear. Scroll through the list and right-click on the document you want to delete.
5. Select “Delete” from the context menu.
6. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
By following these steps, you can easily delete recent documents in Word to maintain a clean and organized workspace. Remember that deleting recent documents will not remove the actual files from your computer; they will only be removed from the Word application’s recent files list.
