Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Microsoft Teams
Open file links preference to extend across M365 apps

Feature details and release plans from a build snapshot of Microsoft's official roadmap feed.

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Product
Microsoft Teams
Release status
Rolling out
RSS publication

Feature overview

When it comes to how links to cloud-hosted Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files should open, you may prefer they open in a browser, desktop apps, or directly in Teams. Now, your Teams file open preference will extend to across Microsoft 365 apps starting with classic Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This makes the open file experience consistent on your Windows PC/device. If you prefer, you will still be able to choose your Teams file open preference separately.

Expected release date

May CY2025

Source: Microsoft 365 Roadmap RSS (build snapshot) Feature ID: 471000

RSS snapshot built . Refreshed on rebuild and deployment.

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