How to Delete Recent Files from Illustrator
Are you tired of seeing a cluttered list of recent files in Adobe Illustrator? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Many users find it helpful to keep their recent files list organized to enhance their workflow. However, sometimes you might want to remove certain files from this list for privacy or space-saving reasons. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting recent files from Illustrator.
Step 1: Access the Recent Files List
To begin, open Adobe Illustrator and navigate to the “File” menu at the top of the screen. From the dropdown menu, select “Recent” to view the list of recent files you have opened or worked on.
Step 2: Find the File You Want to Delete
Scroll through the list of recent files to find the one you want to delete. Illustrator displays the names of the files along with their respective icons.
Step 3: Delete the File
Once you have found the file you want to remove, click on it to select it. Then, press the “Delete” key on your keyboard or right-click on the file and choose “Delete” from the context menu.
Step 4: Confirm the Deletion
A confirmation dialog box will appear, asking you to confirm the deletion of the file. Click “Yes” to proceed with the deletion.
Step 5: Clear the Recent Files List
If you want to delete all the files from the recent files list at once, you can follow these steps:
1. Go to the “File” menu and select “Recent.”
2. Click on the “Clear Recent Files” option at the bottom of the list.
3. A confirmation dialog box will appear. Click “Yes” to clear the list.
Step 6: Prevent Future Files from Being Added to the List
To prevent Illustrator from adding files to the recent files list in the future, you can adjust the settings:
1. Go to “Edit” > “Preferences” > “File Handling.”
2. Under the “Recent Files” section, you can set the number of recent files to display or disable the recent files list entirely by unchecking the “Enable Recent Files” option.
By following these steps, you can easily delete recent files from Illustrator and keep your list organized. Remember that this process only removes files from the recent files list and does not delete the files from your computer.
