Adjust the Number of Displayed Items in Windows 10 Jump List

The Jump List is a feature that first appeared in Windows 7. With the Jump List, users can quickly open and access files, folders, and websites (collectively referred to as items) that have been opened on their computers. For Windows 10, the Jump List also adds the simple feature of pinning items within the Jump List.

How to Change the Number of Displayed Items in Windows 10 Jump List

However, another hidden feature of Jump List is the ability to modify the number of displayed items. To successfully change the number of items shown in the Jump List on Windows 10, follow Mytour's instructions.

How to Change the Number of Displayed Items in Windows 10 Jump List

Before attempting this trick, Mytour suggests using a method to create a system restore point, create a restore point on Windows 10, before changing settings in the Windows Registry.

Step 1: Access the Windows Registry or Registry Editor by pressing the Windows + R key combination > type

Regedit or regedit.exe. Another method is to press the Windows key > type regedit to quickly search and access the Windows Registry. Additionally, readers can explore various methods of accessing the Windows Registry on Windows 10, as previously introduced by Mytour.

By default, User Account Control will inquire if you want to access and modify the Windows Registry. Press Yes to confirm.

Step 2: In the Registry Editor window, navigate to the following path:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

Step 3: On the right-hand side, search for an entry named JumpListItems_Maximum.

If not already present in the Registry Editor, right-click, select New, and click DWORD (32-bit) Value to create a new value.

Next, name the value JumpListItems_Maximum.

Step 4: Double-click on the value JumpListItems_Maximum.

Change the Base value to Decimal, then set the value to fluctuate from 0-40 to increase or decrease the number of items on the Windows 10 Jump List as desired. Press OK to complete.

Any changes take effect immediately, so there's no need to restart your computer.

Compare the before and after when increasing the number of items in the Jump List on Windows 10.

Quick access to the Jump List allows you to swiftly open files and folders on Windows 10, one of the latest operating systems continuing the success of Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. With this trick, you can apply it right after installing Windows 10, even with the latest Windows 10 updates.

When adjusting the number of displayed items in the Jump List, users can easily open multiple folders, files, or websites faster without relying on supporting tools or software. In a previous introduction, Mytour also shared a clever way tocustomize the color of the Win 10 Start Menu, allowing you to refresh the Start Menu and give a new look to both the Start Menu and the Windows 10 operating system.

Moreover, using Windows 10, you can enable the WiFi sharing feature to allow other devices such as phones or laptops to detect and connect to the internet. The process of sharing WiFi on Windows 10 is quite simple, so give it a try, folks!