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February 19, 2016
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Disable recent files

  • February 19, 2016
  • 11 replies
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Is it possible to disable the recent files? I didn't find anything in the options, is there perhaps a registry entry that can be changed?

I want to disable it because I don't need it, 99% of the times I open a pdf file only once, read it and then delete it, so the recent files is just a list of useless, deleted files.

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Correct answer Meenakshi_Negi

Hispamme3‌,

Its not possible to disable the feature as it is a core part of Adobe Acrobat DC/ Reader DC.

However you can turn off the listing of Recent files.

Open Acrobat, navigate to Edit menu -> Preferences -> Document -> Set "Documents in Recently used list" to 0.

Click OK to confirm.

Regards,

Meenakshi

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wioadirector1971
Participant
May 4, 2017

Thank you for your assistance

Participant
April 6, 2023

Perfect, I should have asked a long time ago, but I'm glad I did it now, Its exactly what I want. Thanks. 😉

 

Meenakshi_Negi
Meenakshi_NegiCorrect answer
Legend
February 20, 2016

Hispamme3‌,

Its not possible to disable the feature as it is a core part of Adobe Acrobat DC/ Reader DC.

However you can turn off the listing of Recent files.

Open Acrobat, navigate to Edit menu -> Preferences -> Document -> Set "Documents in Recently used list" to 0.

Click OK to confirm.

Regards,

Meenakshi

Geckoz100
Known Participant
September 16, 2016

Hello,

Could you please pass along a suggestion to offer the option to remove individual items from the recent file list and a way to pin frequently used ones to the top?  There are some files that I frequently need to access, and many others that I open and only need once, so it would help a lot to be able to clear the ones that aren't useful.  Thanks!

try67
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 16, 2016

You can request it yourself, here: Feature Request/Bug Report Form