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The quick access pane is providing links that I do not have write access to and never save to, and I need the 'Browse' folder option at the bottom, which I now have to use the scroll bar in order to select. This is adding extra steps and reducing efficiency, so I would like to remove the Quick Access pane.
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Thanks, happy it helped.
Link updated in my post now.
Just need Microsoft to fix it properly now😱
Happy it helped.
Just need Microsoft to fix it properly now😱
Thanks! The answer I needed. A few extra characters snuck into the link. Here it is:
Thank you, Gary!!!! I have been monitoring this question for just this type of solution. It's perfect!
Arrived here looking for a solution to a garbage 'feature' like so many others.
Registry mods are out of the question for my corp computers.
Saving is a simple workaround with the QAT.
Opening needs an extra touch.
Best reply I've found anywhere so far is this one, hope it helps someone else:
This is the bit I've been missing and it makes a huge difference:
"then check the "Don't show the Backstage when opening or saving files with keyboard shortcuts" option via File> Options> Save"
(link updated)