How to clear the Recent Files section in Windows 10 and declutter your files

You can clear your Recent Files in Windows 10 by going into your "Change folder and search options" menu.

Recent and pinned items missing in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

If Recent and pinned or Favorite items are missing in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint while opening them, follow these instructions to fix the issue.
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Unlock the File Open Search Box in Excel – Step-by-Step

Learn how the search box works in Excel’s file open dialog to quickly find your files. Tips for faster and smarter navigation ...
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You can search for files in Windows using Copilot now - here's how

You can now search for files through the Copilot app. The new search requires a Copilot+ PC and Windows 11 insider access. The feature works by scanning the files in your Recents folder. Follow ZDNET: ...