How to Clear Recent Word Documents from Taskbar
Are you tired of seeing your recent Word documents cluttering up your taskbar? Whether you’re looking to maintain a clean and organized desktop or simply want to protect your privacy, clearing recent Word documents from the taskbar is a simple process. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to remove recent Word documents from the taskbar on both Windows and macOS operating systems.
Steps to Clear Recent Word Documents from Taskbar on Windows
1. Right-click on the taskbar and select “Taskbar settings” from the context menu.
2. In the “Taskbar” settings window, scroll down and click on “Start” to expand the options.
3. Under the “Show recently opened items in Start” section, toggle the switch to “Off.”
4. Click “Apply” and then “OK” to save the changes.
Alternatively, you can clear individual recent documents by following these steps:
1. Open the Word application and click on “File” in the top-left corner.
2. Go to “Info” and then click on “Manage Document” in the left-hand pane.
3. Select “Recently Used” from the dropdown menu.
4. Right-click on the document you want to remove and click “Remove from list.”
Steps to Clear Recent Word Documents from Taskbar on macOS
1. Open the Finder and press “Command + Shift + G” to open the “Go” menu.
2. Type “/Users/YourUsername/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/Office/16.0/User Information/Recent” in the “Go to folder” field (replace “YourUsername” with your actual username).
3. Find the “Recent” folder and open it.
4. Delete the files associated with the Word documents you want to remove from the taskbar.
5. Empty the trash to permanently delete the files.
By following these steps, you can easily clear recent Word documents from your taskbar, ensuring a clutter-free and private computing experience.
