How to Delete Word Document History

By default, Word saves a history of the files you open within the application.

Word 2007 allows you to customize your view, so you can easily locate features you use regularly. By default, Word saves a history of the files you open within the application. The document history is displayed under the Office Button. The number of visible files depends on your settings. You can choose to delete the history and then reset the number once it is cleared or leave the number at zero afterwards. If the number is left at zero, you will have to navigate to your recent files to open them.

Instructions

1. Select the "Customize Quick Access Toolbar" in Word 2007 and choose "More Commands" from the list.

2. Click the "Advanced" tab in the "Word Options" dialog box. Then scroll down to the "Display" section.

3. Change "Show this number of Recent Documents" to "0," then click "OK."

References

• Microsoft Office Online: Display Recently Used Files in Word 2007