KDE configuration - How to remove "Places" from file open and file save.

[Robin Laing]

Hello,

I have spent over a year trying to figure out how to remove "Places" and 
recent files from my file open and save dialogues.

At work and home, I deal with lots of different files in many different 
directories (folders) at a time.  The "Places" and recent files are more 
of a distraction and problem than my time is worth.  I have tried to use 
them but due to my work flow, they just don't fit.  I prefer to use the 
keyboard to select the work directories or file names as I can type 
faster than I can click and refresh the screen.

I would like to remove them from the dialogues.  I will consider an 
option to replace the application/widget if needed.

Is it possible to remove places?

Or is it something I just have to ignore?

Thank you.
Robin