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If you have files that you use often, you can pin them in the Recent page and get to them quickly.

Pin a file to the top of your list

When you open Word App, you see a list of your recent files.

  1. In the list of files, tap the More icon Screenshot of the More icon in Android. on the right, next to the file you'd like to pin.

  2. Select Pin to list.

    Now the file will be in the Pinned section at the top of the screen and will be easy to get to.

Note: If you don't need to have a file pinned to the top anymore, tap the More icon Screenshot of the More icon in Android. and select Remove from list. The file will still be available, but it won't be in the list of pinned files anymore.

Pin a file to your home screen

When you open Word App, you see a list of your recent files.​​​​​​​

  1. In the list of files, tap the More icon Screenshot of the More icon in Android. on the right, next to the file you'd like to pin.

  2. Select Add to Home screen.

    You'll see the file on the home screen of your phone or tablet.

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