Deleting files in Microsoft Word

[Bob Weisner]

Can someone tell me how to delete files that are in Microsoft Word? I deleted the file itself, but when I click on Microsoft Word, and then click "file" at the top left of the screen, The old file shows up. I clicked on that file that I deleted and it basicaly said that the file was not available.That I know because I deleted the file. What I want to know is how do I delete that old file from the section that says "file ", at the top left of the Word screen?

Thanks ,

[Jay Fields]

"Tools" tab - select "Options"

"General" tab
"Recently used files list:" Uncheck Box or change entries to zero

Another way is to open and edit X more fies, effectively pushing your unwanted file name off the stack.
JF

[Michael Perata]

There is a utility program out there called Window Washer that does a great job of cleaning up the MRUs and a lot of other places people like to poke into to find out more about you.
http://www.webroot.com/consumer/products/windowwasher/index.html