Learn how to customize the number of recent files shown in the “Open Recent” menu in Mac OS X. This step-by-step guide will help you easily adjust the settings according to your preference.
Steps to Change the Number of Recent Files
- Go to the Apple menu and open System Preferences.
- Select the General panel.
- Look for the Number of Recent Items option at the bottom – make sure to check under Documents, Apps, and Servers submenu.
- Choose the desired number of recent files to display in the “Open Recent” menu.
- Close System Preferences and restart the application to apply the changes.
By increasing the number of recent files, you can easily access your most frequently used documents. For example, if you set the value to 20, the “Open Recent” menu will display the last 20 items opened in applications like TextEdit.
Keep in mind that changing the “Open Recent” menu settings will also affect the “Recent Items” submenu in the Apple menu. This feature allows you to see files that may have been opened without your consent. To revert to the default settings, simply select 10 items in all versions of Mac OS X.
This method works for most versions of Mac OS X, although some changes were made in Mavericks that simplified the settings. In previous versions, you could set a unique number for applications, documents, and servers, but now there is a single option that covers all of them.
Benefits of Changing the Number of Recent Files
- This guide is free to read.
- It helps you conveniently manage your recent files.
- There is no cost associated with changing the settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is this guide about?
This guide provides instructions on how to change the number of files shown in the “Open Recent” menu of Mac OS X.
2. How does this guide help?
By following this guide, you can customize the number of recent files displayed for easy access to your frequently used documents.
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