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Q197768: WD97: Deleted File Still Listed on MRU List

Article: Q197768
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): winword word97
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
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SYMPTOMS
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The name of a deleted file remains in the list at the bottom of the File menu
(the "most recently used" or "MRU" list) after the file has been deleted (or
made unavailable).

CAUSE
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Microsoft Word maintains a list of up to nine of the most recently used (MRU)
files, at the bottom of the File menu.

MORE INFORMATION
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Word allows you to completely clear the MRU list. To clear files from the MRU
list, follow these steps:

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.

2. Select the General tab.

3. Click to clear the "Recently Used File List" check box.

4. Click OK.

5. On the Tools menu, click Options.

6. Select the General tab.

7. Click to select the "Recently Used File List" check box.

8. Click OK.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : winword word97 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Issue type        : kbprb

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