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deborahf84971315
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March 24, 2025
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Showing recent files - up to 30

  • March 24, 2025
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I have tried many times to change the number of 'recent files' in file handling in preferences. It is supposed to show up to 30. It only show 5. I have changed it to 30 and restarted the program many times. It still only shows 5 recent files. Is this a bug in InDesign 2025? How can I change this? Do I need to uninstall the program and reinstall? 

 

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Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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Dave Creamer of IDEASCommunity Expert
Community Expert
March 24, 2025

Dumb question: have you opened and saved more than 5 different files?

 

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
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deborahf84971315Author
Participating Frequently
March 24, 2025
Yes, many more. That's why I was hoping to see recent files going back to
at least 25 files. 30 would be great, since that is the 'limit'.
Robert at ID-Tasker
Robert at ID-Tasker
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March 24, 2025

@deborahf84971315

 

What platform and OS version?

 

Do you experience reset of all InDesign's preferences? 

 

Abhishek Rao
Community Manager
Abhishek RaoCommunity Manager
Community Manager
March 24, 2025

Hi @deborahf84971315,

 

Could you confirm which exact version of InDesign 2025 you're using, is it 20.2? Also, did this start happening only after updating to 2025, or were you seeing the same issue in earlier versions as well? If possible, could you share a screenshot of the Recent Files screen, so I can take a closer look?

In the meantime, try resetting InDesign preferences by holding Shift+Ctrl+Alt (Windows) or Shift+Cmd+Opt+Ctrl (Mac) while launching InDesign, then select "Yes" when prompted. Reference: https://adobe.ly/4kUXfxG;

Note: Make sure to back up your preferences before resetting it. 
If that doesn’t work, let me know, and I’ll check further with the team. Looking forward to your update!

 

^

Abhishek

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deborahf84971315Author
Participating Frequently
March 24, 2025
Now it shows 8 recents. Screenshot of recents attached, as well as
preferences for file handling. I am using InDesign 20.2. I didn't notice
this problem until this morning.

Debbie
Peter Spier
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Peter SpierCommunity Expert
Community Expert
March 24, 2025
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Now it shows 8 recents.
By @deborahf84971315

I suspect thenumber will continue to climb as you open more files. I don't think rthe setting is "retroactive" to show fikles that didn't show before the change.

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