Quickly open recent files in Microsoft Word and Excel

Quickly open recent files by first pressing "Alt+F" to open the file menu and press 1, 2, 3, or 4 or the number in front of the recent document you want to open.

In Microsoft Word and Excel 2010, you must enable the recent documents feature before using this tip. To enable recent documents, click File, Recent, and at the bottom of the Recent window, check the box next to Quickly access this number of Recent Documents. Additionally, increase or decrease how many recent documents are displayed in the box to the right of this option.