diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index fcfdbaab..36c16983 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ CHANGELOG for FlatCAM beta
 - fixed an error in Geo Editor when trying to save an empty Geometry
 - in Preferences made sure that clicking the Restore Defaults will update the values in the Preferences Tab
 - some changes in the Tools visibility in the Tools ToolBar
+- added confirmation status messages for clearing the recent files/projects lists
 
 24.11.2020
 
diff --git a/app_Main.py b/app_Main.py
index 7355e1e7..1dda6f57 100644
--- a/app_Main.py
+++ b/app_Main.py
@@ -7568,6 +7568,7 @@ class App(QtCore.QObject):
                 return
 
             json.dump(self.recent, ff)
+            self.inform.emit('%s' % _("Recent files list was reset."))
 
         def reset_recent_projects():
             # Reset menu
@@ -7581,6 +7582,7 @@ class App(QtCore.QObject):
                 return
 
             json.dump(self.recent, frp)
+            self.inform.emit('%s' % _("Recent projects list was reset."))
 
         # Reset menu
         self.ui.recent.clear()