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The recent documents feature in Windows and Microsoft Office can sometimes stop working or behave unexpectedly. Users report that the recent documents list in Word 2007 or Excel may suddenly go blank despite settings being configured to show recent files. Troubleshooting steps include checking advanced settings, restarting the computer, and verifying privacy checkboxes in Taskbar and Start Menu properties. Some users also encounter issues with jump lists not updating for specific programs like Excel, or want to clear or disable recent history for individual applications. For older Office versions like 2003, the My Recent Documents folder may still appear in the save dialog on Windows 7, which is normal. This tag covers common problems and solutions for managing recent documents in Windows and Office.
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    Windows 7 Recent Docs won't list despite setting for it

    The Recent Docs has been working perfectly. Suddenly the list disappeared. I checked Advanced setting. It was still all set to list 15 docs. I changed the number to see if it made a difference. Saved some docs. No list. Turned computer off and on. Saved docs. No list. Office - Word 2007...
    • sandyocean
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    • document access list issue office recent documents settings troubleshooting user advice windows 7 word 2007
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Recent Docs list wont show any more. Set in Tools to show.

    Normally Recent Docs list is showing. Suddenly nothing. I went to Tools, It was still set to show 10 docs but I reset it. OK. Turned off computer. Then computer on, opened a few docs to test. Computer on and off again. Nothing. Office Word 2007 Any ideas how to fix this? Its a real nuisance.
    • sandyocean
    • Thread
    • display issues document list microsoft office nuisance recent documents restart settings tools troubleshooting word 2007
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Excel jump list not updating

    Given the number of discussions on the web generally, I am surprised at how few there are here, so I am sorry if I simply missed them. I am using 64-bit Windows 7 and 32-bit Microsoft Office. For a long time I had noticed that the jump list for Excel was not updating in the Start menu. After a...
    • languageservice
    • Thread
    • 32-bit excel file management jump lists microsoft office recent documents settings start menu troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Clearing/Disabling recent history

    I can't figure out how to clear or disable the recent history list for specific programs. I understand how to handle the "Recent Items" list, but many applications (excel, image viewers, etc) also show a list of recent documents they've opened. How can I either disable or clear these lists? Thanks.
    • AshleyK
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    • application settings clear history disable history excel file management image display privacy recent documents recent history windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. aikma

    Windows 7 Microsoft Office 2003 Professional - Need an answer !! (Problem, not sure)

    I've got Windows 7. I have Microsoft Office 2003 Professional. It works with Windows 7, also compatible. When I want to save a document. There is a list of folders to save in on the right tab. It's called: My Recent Documents, Desktop, My Documents, My Computer and My Network Places. Is this...
    • aikma
    • Thread
    • compatibility document saving folders functionality microsoft office office 2003 recent documents user inquiry windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Problem with Recent document in Start menu

    Normally when i move my mouse over an item like Getting started or Sticky Notes, it will list out a list of items. But it's not working now :-s I don't remember what I've changed. Go to Taskbar and Start menu properties and I have both privacy checkboxs checked Pls help me! Thank you very much
    • Flame113
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    • getting started mouseover privacy recent documents start menu sticky notes taskbar user support windows issues
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Recent Document List?

    Hi All, How can I show more of my last documents in the Recent Documents list on the start menu? Thanks!
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