Microsoft Outlook is a prominent email client for businesses and includes other essential functions such as web browsing, calendaring, task managing, note-making, contact handling, etc. It is also considered as a Personal Information Manager software, developed by Microsoft, and comes as a part of the Microsoft 365 software suite. Outlook has an in-built browser (or default browser) that allows one to open a link associated with an email. Sometimes, this default browser doesn’t work smoothly or is affected by some viruses or illegal activities. In this case, it is crucial to change Outlook’s default browser.
But do you know, how to change default browser in Outlook? If not, then this article has covered simple methods to change it. Read the complete article to learn the method.
What is Microsoft Outlook?
As mentioned, Microsoft Outlook is a preferred email and personal information manager software, mainly used by professionals. It is a part of the Microsoft Office suite and presents numerous services such as calendar and email management, contact storage, and task monitoring. Outlook saves email data locally for offline use by users. It has several other latest software versions –
· Outlook on the web – It is the website version of Outlook and comes with Microsoft 365
· Outlook for Windows – It is free and the latest version of Outlook and is preinstalled on Windows 11
· Outlook.com – It is also known as Hotmail and is a free email service presented by Microsoft for personal use, including a webmail client.
· Outlook mobile – It is Outlook’s mobile version
What is the Default Web Browser of Outlook?
In a recent announcement of Microsoft in November 2023, an important change is levied regarding how a web link will be opened within Microsoft Outlook. All the versions of Outlook, including the latest newer versions, Microsoft Edge will function as the default browser for accessing web links, when taped within the Outlook app. This means, all the links inserted within emails, will open by default in Microsoft Edge. However, it will not affect your default browser for Windows.
Formerly, when users click a link in Outlook, it usually opens in the default browser set for their overall operating system, such as Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. But with this adaptation, links will directly open in Microsoft Edge, irrespective of the default app settings of the user’s system.
this change smoothens the working experience for Windows users. Still, users have a flexible option of changing them. Users can simply choose to return to their preferred web browser. Just change the Windows settings on their device to set up their default web browser.
If you want to know how to set up and work on Outlook dark mode then read the blog for step by step guide.
How to change the Default Web Browser in Outlook?
On clicking a link in an email through Windows Outlook (usually in the desktop version), it automatically opens in a new browser window, which is Microsoft Edge. If you are not comfortable accessing or do not want any link open with Edge. You are allowed to change the default browser for Outlook and may revert to your preferred browser. Here are the steps. Follow them carefully to get the result. Open Outlook on your computer
- Open Outlook on your device and click on the ‘File’ option displayed in the top-left corner.
- An ‘Account information’ page will be displayed. Click on the ‘Options’ available in the bottom-left corner of the page.
- In the ‘Outlook options, search for the ‘Advanced’ option and click on it.
- Move down to ‘File and Browser Preferences’. Using a drop-down menu option, select your ‘Default Browser’.
- Choose the ‘OK’ option to save the changes.
- Now, new links will be opened in your new default browser.
