Mac: delete list of used objects - how it works

This guide shows you how to delete the list of objects used on Mac. Similar to the "Recently used documents" in Windows, you can also reset this list on Mac.

Clear list of used objects on Mac

If you want to quickly access frequently used files, the list of objects used will help you. It can't hurt to reset them to keep an overview.

1. Click the Apple icon in your status bar.
2. Select "Used objects".
3. In the list of objects used, choose "delete entries" at the bottom.

The instructions refer to Mac OS X 10.9.3, other versions differ. Read also how to clean up your desktop on Mac.