Documents List — Windows 7 Recent

Navigate to the tab and click the Customize button.

You can "pin" specific documents to a Jump List so they remain at the top for easy access, even after they would normally fall off the "recent" list. File Location & Management Windows 7 Recent Documents List

Windows 7 introduced as a program-specific alternative to the general recent documents list. Navigate to the tab and click the Customize button

You can restore the classic-style "Recent Items" list to your Start menu with these steps: Windows 7 Recent Documents List

Scroll through the list of options to find and check the box. Click OK on all windows to apply the changes. Understanding Jump Lists