Change Teams file behavior

Summary

By default, when opening Office files (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) in Teams, those files appear in a web browser within the Teams window. This can be changed to instead open files in their respective applications. To do so, follow the steps below

Body

By default, when opening Office files (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) in Teams, those files appear in a web browser within the Teams window. This can be changed to instead open files in their respective applications. To do so, follow the steps below

In Teams, select Settings and more  > Settings  > Files and links.

Under Always open Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files in, choose TeamsDesktop App, or Browser

In Teams Settings, choose your file open preferences under Files and links.

Details

Details

Article ID: 1491
Created
Fri 4/11/25 2:45 PM
Modified
Fri 4/11/25 2:45 PM