Summary
Microsoft gets mixed feedback from users about how their links to Office files should open. Certain users prefer the Office web apps, others prefer the Office desktop apps. Coming in April 2019 users will be able to set what they prefer and open their links in their preferred mode - Office web apps, or, the Office desktop apps.
This feature works on links to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files, stored on OneDrive or SharePoint, that you click in Word, Excel, Outlook, or PowerPoint for Office 365 on Windows.
Note this will not work if:
- If you're not signed into Office
- Opening links from other 1st party Office clients like OneNote, Skype, Microsoft Teams, etc.
- Opening links from 3rd party apps such as Slack, EverNote, etc.
- Office for Mac
- Links to files not stored on OneDrive or SharePoint
What does this mean for me?
If you have Office 365 then you will automatically get this update in April 2019.
You can change this setting in any Office 365 for Windows app by going to File - Options – Advanced - Link Handling.
Further Information
If you have any questions about or need assistance in planning for this change then please contact the GCC Group Support Team on 0845 260 1151 or servicedesk@gccgroup.co.uk
