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Bulk-clear Google Docs recents

How to Bulk Delete “Recent Documents” shared with you on the Google Docs Homescreen Using JavaScript If you’ve ever tried to clean up your Google Docs homescreen by removing old or shared documents, you know how tedious it can be. Google doesn’t provide a built-in way to bulk delete files from the “Recent Documents” section, and the interface is designed to make it difficult to accidentally delete files. This means you have to click through each file’s 3-dot menu and select “Remove” one by one. ...

February 24, 2026 · 4 min · 731 words · PrashantUnity