Outlook, Microsoft’s widely used email client, is known for its versatility and user-friendly features. While Outlook has its own capabilities, users often prefer to open web links in their preferred web browser. If you want to change the default browser in Outlook, the process is straightforward and can be customised according to your preferences.
This article discusses how to change the default browser in Outlook and how to change the default browser of your PC.
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Change the default browser in Outlook
Different Outlook versions have different options. In some, you will see the browser settings under the Link Handling section and the settings under Files and Browser preferences in others. Follow the steps below to change the default browser in Outlook:
Step 1: Open the Outlook app on your PC and click on the File tab in the menu bar.
Step 2: On the Account Information page, click on the Options available at the bottom of the sidebar.
Step 3: In the Outlook options window, click on the Advanced option in the sidebar then, on the right side, you will find the browser option under File and browser preferences. Change its settings to the Default browser.
If you don’t see the File and Browser preferences, you will find the Link Handling section instead of the File and Browser preferences section.
Once you set it to the Default browser, it will make your PC’s default as its default browser.
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How to change the default browser on Windows?
After adjusting the default browser settings in Outlook, ensuring that your PC’s default browser matches your preference is important. If you are unsure how to switch the default browser on your PC, here are the steps to help you do just that:
Step 1: Press the Windows + I keys on your keyboard to open the settings and click the Apps option.
Step 2: In the sidebar, click on Default apps.
Step 3: Scroll down and click on the current default browser of your PC available under the Web browser section, and then, from the options, select the browser of your choice.
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