Let's say you have 10 files on the list and you want to keep 4 of those and
delete the rest.

Pin the 4 you want then ExcelOptionsAdvancedDisplay.

Change the MRU list to 4 and OK.

The 4 you pinned will remain.

To start adding more, change the MRU list to what you want.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP



On Fri, 2 Oct 2009 14:42:02 -0700, John
wrote:

How do I clear single entiries or the entire list in the Recent Docs list
that appears to the right of the menu that appears when I click the Office
Button at the left corner of my Excel 2007 window?

I appreciate your help, -John