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How Do I Open Recently Closed Files in Explorer?

Published in Computer Skills 1 min read

You can easily open recently closed files in Windows Explorer using the File menu.

  1. Open Windows Explorer: Navigate to the folder where you saved your files.
  2. Click the File Menu: Locate the "File" menu at the top of the Explorer window.
  3. Select "Recent Files": Click on "Recent Files" to see a list of files you've recently accessed.
  4. Choose Your File: Click on the file you want to open from the list.

Alternatively, you can use the following shortcut:

  • Press Ctrl + Z: This will undo the last action, which could be closing a file, and reopen it.

Note: This feature is available in Windows 10 and later versions.

Example: If you closed a document in Word and want to reopen it in Explorer, follow the steps above.

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