Hi!

Try this:

Goto ToolsOptionsGeneral tab
Uncheck Recently used file list
Ok
Close Excel
Reopen Excel and recheck the recently used file list.

I don't use this feature and forget exactly how it works
but this should clear all of your mru files.

Biff

-----Original Message-----
I have deleted a worksheet I no longer need, however the
name of the file
stays on the 'file menu drop down list'----How do I
remove it from the list???
.