How to Clear Recent Documents in Word

Word 2010
1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Click the 'File' tab.
3. Click 'Options,' then 'Advanced.' In the 'Display' section, go to 'Show This Number of Recent Documents.'
4. Enter '0' to clear the Recent Documents list. If you want to turn the feature back on at any time, go back to this menu and choose a new number of files to display.
Word 2007
5. Open Microsoft Word.
6. Click the 'Microsoft Office Button.' Select 'Word Options.'
7. Click the 'Advanced' tab. Scroll down to the 'Display' section.
8. Click '0' in the 'Show This Number of Recent Documents' list' to clear the list. Click 'OK.' To turn the feature back on, go back to this menu and select a different number. The list will update when you open your files.