Here is a quick tip for those Windows 7 users who would like to change the number of recent items that are displayed in the jump lists in the Windows 7 taskbar. Jump lists are small context menus for taskbar items that can display all kinds of information and links including the recently opened items. This can be the last documents that have been opened in a text editor or the last websites opened with a web browser.

Windows 7 displays (up to) ten recent items in jump lists. The number can be changed easily by right-clicking on the Windows Orb and selecting Properties from the menu. A click on the customize button in the right upper corner will open the menu where the recent items setting can be changed.

The entry “Number of recent items to be displayed in Jump Lists” controls the amount of items that are displayed in the jump lists. It can be increased or decreased to suite the user’s needs. A click on the ok button will save the changes.