How can I remove an entire document in Word 2003, including the reference to it? I know how to delete the text or a page, and how to rename the document. But I can't figure out how to get rid of the whole thing.
Also, I want to know if there is any way to configure Word so that it automatically deletes a document after it has been renamed. As it stands now, I have two copies of each one, with different names.
I assume there is a way to do the first thing, but there may not be a way to do the second (although there should be).
To remove a document, delete it from Windows Explorer.
See http://www.gmayor.com/clear_recently_used_file_list.htm for a variety of methods of clearing the Word recent files list. See also http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/Recent_Files_List_Editor.htm
There are still assorted references to the file in the registry and filing system that you may want to address, but they are causing no real harm.
If you rename a document from Windows Explorer there is only one file before and after.
You only get two files if you save an existing document with a new name, and that is intentional and cannot be changed.
Graham Mayor (Microsoft Word MVP 2002-2019)See http://www.gmayor.com/clear_recently_used_file_list.htm for a variety of methods of clearing the Word recent files list. See also http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/Recent_Files_List_Editor.htm
There are still assorted references to the file in the registry and filing system that you may want to address, but they are causing no real harm.
If you rename a document from Windows Explorer there is only one file before and after.
You only get two files if you save an existing document with a new name, and that is intentional and cannot be changed.
For more Word tips and downloads visit my web site
https://www.gmayor.com/Word_pages.htm
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