Getting Rid Of Files In Stacks?

Not sure if it's possible, but in my stacks I get my Microsoft Office User Data folder, and a couple of other bits I don't want in there!
Can I get ride of this?
If so.........HOW?

If they are in your Dock, then just drag them off the dock. They'll go "poof" and won't be there any more. No, the originals will remain wherever they happen to be.

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