Hi all, we are discussing Recent Widgets for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Mac. As you all know, Microsoft has constantly introduced many new features for Mac users. This time, Microsoft Introduced Recent Widgets for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
In August, Microsoft introduced the New Recent Files widget option for iOS users for Recent Widgets for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft recently announced this on Microsoft Docs; with this widget option, users can easily access the most recently used files on their desktops.
As you all know, the Widget is one of our system’s most important sections, whether on a Mac, iOS, or Windows. With the Widget, you get recent information at your fingertips, and the user can get details on weather, events, and more.
The Recent Widgets for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Mac would be the best for increasing users’ productivity by reducing the time spent searching for files they have already visited. In this post, we can discuss the overall view of Recent Widgets for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Mac Users.
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What are the Benefits of Recent Widgets for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint?
Widgets for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint have many benefits. They help users quickly access recent files, which saves time. The Recent Widget allows different sizes, from small to extra large, for your desktop.
Microsoft Introduces New Recent Widgets for Word Excel and PowerPoint for Mac
The discussion above briefly explains this latest update on Widgets for Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint for Mac. This feature is rolling out to the Current Channel (Preview)and Version 16.91 (Build 24110320) or later. You can easily add recent Word, Excel, and PowerPoint widgets directly to your Mac desktop. To do this, follow the simple steps below.
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How to Use Recent Widgets for Mac
It’s very easy to use Recent Widgets for Mac. Right-click on the Mac desktop and select the Edit Widget option. To access recent widgets, click on the Edit Widget option.
After clicking on the Edit Widget option, you will see the Widget window screen. There, you can see the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint app options and select any app widget you want from the list.
- Click on the Microsoft PowerPoint.
- You can see the different sizes of Widgets you want there and select any of them.
- Then click the green + button in the top left corner.
- Now, you can open a recent file from your desktop. Just click on the file card.
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| A recent widget allows you to come in different sizes. |
| Click anywhere on the widget except the file cards to open the app’s home page instead of a recent file. |
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