Summary
Newer versions of Outlook will default to opening links in your emails in Microsoft Edge. To change the browser that is used for links, follow the instructions below.
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In the Outlook Desktop application, click File.

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Click Options.

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Click Advanced.

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Select the browser you want to use in the drop-down menu of Open hyperlinks from Outlook in:

Article Changelog
1/24/2026
- Article updated to basic visual standard.