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Add Current File to Recent Files List

ASAP Utilities  › File & System  ›  16. Add Current File to Recent Files List

This tool adds your current file to Excel's Recent Files list. Usually, when you open a file, Excel automatically adds it to the list. But sometimes, that doesn't happen, for example, when a file is opened via a macro, external script, special tool, or if Excel hasn't updated the list yet. It's useful when:
  • The file you opened is missing from the Recent Files list
  • You opened the file via a macro, VBA, or custom tool
  • You want to quickly add it for easy access later How it works:
  • The current file is added to the top of Excel's Recent Files list
  • The number of recent files Excel remembers depends on your Excel settings (File > Options > Advanced > Display > Show this number of Recent Workbooks)

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