See http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=284896 "'Most recently
used' list missing from File menu and 'Recently used file list'
option unavailable in Office XP and 2003".

David K. Cordova wrote:

The solution offered from MS Word Help {Tools/Options/General} is the correct
one except the "Field" "Recently used file list" is not in black or
accessable. It is there in a faded gray font and I am unable to access it -
or check the box that would allow this feature.

How can I gain this feature back as I do appreciate it

Please resond to

Thank you

David K. Cordova