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Microsoft Support: Pin frequently used files
Documents pinning frequently used Office files from the Recent page into a Pinned section at the top of the list and unpinning them from the same control.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinned items | Choose pinned items when the user intentionally keeps a small set of known objects in a stable prominent position. | Pinning creates a durable placement or prominence record for the selected item without duplicating or changing the underlying item. | Microsoft documents pinning files from Recent to a Pinned section at the top and unpinning them from the same control. |
| Recently used | Choose recently used when a meaningful use event should create a temporary return shortcut for the current user. | A qualifying use event writes or updates a recent-use entry for the current user and declared scope. | Microsoft documents pinning frequent files from Recent, separating automatic recency from deliberate pins. |
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