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

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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

 

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Article ID: 158913
Created
Wed 10/15/25 10:56 PM
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