How to Remove Recent Files from Photoshop
Photoshop is a powerful tool for graphic designers, photographers, and artists alike. However, sometimes you may want to clear your recent files list to maintain privacy or simply to declutter your workspace. In this article, we will guide you through the process of how to remove recent files from Photoshop on both Windows and macOS.
Removing Recent Files on Windows
1. Open Photoshop and go to the “File” menu at the top left corner of the screen.
2. Click on “Open” to see the list of recent files.
3. Scroll through the list and find the file you want to remove.
4. Right-click on the file and select “Remove from Recent Files.”
5. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click “Yes” to confirm the deletion.
Removing Recent Files on macOS
1. Open Photoshop and go to the “File” menu at the top left corner of the screen.
2. Click on “Open” to view the list of recent files.
3. Find the file you want to remove from the list.
4. Hover your cursor over the file and click the small “x” icon that appears next to it.
5. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click “Remove” to confirm the deletion.
Clearing All Recent Files
If you want to clear all recent files from Photoshop, follow these steps:
1. Open Photoshop and go to the “File” menu.
2. Click on “Open” to see the list of recent files.
3. In the top right corner of the window, click on the “Clear Recent Files” button.
4. A dialog box will appear, asking you to confirm the deletion. Click “Yes” to proceed.
Preventing Future Files from Being Added to the Recent Files List
To prevent Photoshop from adding future files to the recent files list, you can change the settings:
1. Open Photoshop and go to the “Edit” menu.
2. Click on “Preferences” and then select “File Handling.”
3. Under the “Recent Files” section, you can adjust the number of recent files to be displayed or uncheck the “Enable” option to disable the recent files list entirely.
4. Click “OK” to save the changes.
By following these steps, you can easily remove recent files from Photoshop and manage your workspace more effectively.
