Introduction:
In February 2023, Microsoft stated that for Outlook (365) and Teams, the hyperlinks will default to Microsoft Edge regardless of your default browser choice in Default Apps.
Prerequisites:
Before we begin you will need;
- Your laptop or PC.
Technical Level:
Easy
To resolve the issue, change the default browser in Outlook options.
Windows 10:
- Select the Start button, and then type Default apps.
- In the search results, select Default apps
- Under Web browser, select the browser currently listed, and change as required.
Windows 11:
- Select Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps
- Launch Microsoft Outlook, and click File → Options → Advanced.
- Under “File and browser preferences”, change the dropdown option for “Open hyperlinks from Outlook in:” to “Default Browser“
Click ok.
Microsoft Outlook should now open hyperlinks in your default browser instead of Microsoft Edge.
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