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Clear LibreOffice usage history

Overview​

About this script

This script improves your privacy on Linux.

These changes use Linux system commands to update your settings.

LibreOffice is a free and open-source office productivity software suite, a project of The Document Foundation (TDF) 1.

registrymodifications.xcu is an XML file that contains the user-specified settings 2. It is found inside the user settings directory (~/.config/libreoffice/4/user) 2. It includes thumbnails generated 3, and a recent document list 4.

See also: LibreOffice Homepage.

This script uses Bash (Shell script) scripting language.

Use with Caution

This script is only recommended if you understand its implications. Some non-critical or features may no longer function correctly after running this script.

Implementation Details

  • Language: bash

  • Required Privileges: Root/sudo access

  • Compatibility: Linux only

  • Reversibility: Some changes may be permanent

Explore Categories​

This action belongs to Clear third-party application data category. Scripts in this category clear data for third-party applications installed on the operating system. Third-party applications are not typically distributed as part of the operating system and are installed separately. Read more on category page ▶

Apply now​

Choose one of three ways to apply:

  1. Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
  2. Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.
  3. Manually by copying: Advanced flexibility.

Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy​

privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.

Open privacy.sexy

privacy.sexy instructions
  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the script name: Clear LibreOffice usage history.
  3. Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
  4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Alternative 2. Download​

Reversible

This script is reversible, you can restore your changes to the initial/default state. The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.

If something goes wrong, use the Revert script provided above.

  1. Download the script file by clicking on the button below:

    Download script

  2. Run the script file by clicking on it.

Alternative 3. Copy​

This is for advanced users. Consider automatically applying or downloading the script for simpler way.

  1. Open Terminal

  2. Copy the following code:

Code to apply changes
# Global installation
rm -f ~/.config/libreoffice/4/user/registrymodifications.xcu
# Snap package
rm -fv ~/snap/libreoffice/*/.config/libreoffice/4/user/registrymodifications.xcu
# Flatpak installation
rm -fv ~/.var/app/org.libreoffice.LibreOffice/config/libreoffice/4/user/registrymodifications.xcu
  1. Paste the code into terminal.
  2. Press Enter to apply the code.

Some scripts requires restarting your computer to take affect.

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