How to delete the list of newly opened Word files

By default, every time you open files in Word 2016 as well as other versions, the program will automatically save them as a list in the File menu. If you want to keep your privacy, especially in shared computer environments, or if you don't want others to know what you've done on Word, then delete the list of files you've just opened or opened.

You can delete or disable the Recent Files feature with simple steps outlined in the article below.

HOW TO DELETE RECENTLY OPENED WORD FILES LIST

1. Deleting Recent Files in Word 2016

Step 1: Open the Word editor -> Select the File tab on the editing interface.

Step 2: Next, click on Options -> to open the Word Options dialog box.

Step 3: The Word Options dialog box appears -> click on Advanced in the left-hand menu.

Step 4: In the Advanced section -> locate the Display item. In the checkbox to the right of the Show this number of Recent Document line -> change it to 0 to disable the file list -> Then click OK to save the settings.

After completing Step 4, you have configured the deletion of recently opened file lists. From now on, when you open Word 2016, the list of recently opened files will no longer appear.

In case you want to clear all recently opened file lists at the current time (subsequent instances of recently opened files will still be displayed), when you open Word 2016, in the Recent section, when selecting Open -> right-click on any file -> and choose Clear Unpinned Documents to succeed.

2. Deleting Recent Files in Word 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003

Deleting Recent Files in Word 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003 is basically similar to the process in Word 2016.

Refer to detailed instructions HERE to delete Recent Files in Word 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003.

You have just been successfully guided on How to Delete Recently Opened Word Files. With this trick, you can configure the file list to not appear when opening Word or quickly and effectively delete the entire list of recently opened files.

In addition, when composing documents with Word, if you want to insert website links or links to files on your computer but don't know how to do it, refer to the article on creating Hyperlinks in Word, as previously instructed by Mytour. Wishing you success!