Currently, Word only displays the Recent Files specific to whether you are signed in or out. For example, I can work on a local file stored in My Documents when signed in, but the file does disappears from the Recent Files list when I am signed out (offline mode). Also, vice versa, files worked on when offline (or not signed in) fail to show up in the Recent Files list when online.
Perhaps there can be a consolidated view option for the Recent Files list so one sees a complete list whether online of offline - or at a minimum, always display the 'Local' files in either list?
This would make it easier to manage recent files worked on which are stored locally are can be seen regardless of whether one is signed in or not.