How to clear the Recent Files section in Windows 10 and declutter your files

You can clear your Recent Files in Windows 10 by going into your "Change folder and search options" menu.

Recent and pinned items missing in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

If Recent and pinned or Favorite items are missing in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint while opening them, follow these ...
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Missing ‘recent files’ app lists in Windows 10’s Start menu are back again

Update on May 5, 2025: According to a Windows 10 support page (spotted by Windows Latest), the removal of “recent files” app jump lists in Windows 10’s Start menu was confirmed to be a bug caused by ...
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Copilot for Windows 11 gets a fresh look and smarter tools

The latest Copilot app update for Windows 11 brings a calmer UI, quick access to recent files, app-specific vision, and more.