Outlook for Android opening links in internal browser

I had the same frustration. I found if I double tapped on the username at the login after Outlook open the page in its browser and then hit the down arrow to hide the keyboard there is an ellipsis that I could choose open in browser. There is an Icon to perform web searches too. After playing with it, I think the options are always there, just somewhat hidden.

Now thats a crazy one. I get a pop up with a choice of chrome or the app. Like this...

Completely unhelpful reply.

Whoever built this Outlook "browser" didn't test it properly....

If the link in the email is a notification for a 3rd-party app (eg Strava, and others) then the "Open in Browser" option mentioned above doesn't work. Instead of opening the (already installed) app, the "Open in Browser" button takes me to the Play Store, to install the particular app. You know, the one which is already installed.....!!!

I can put up with having to use the extra button to transfer web pages from Outlook browser to Chrome etc, but there doesn't seem to be a useable workaround for 3rd-party app notifications.

I use Outlook as a "hub" for emails, incoming notifications, calendar events etc (also full Outlook on 2 PCs) but this screwup could well change that.

NEED a setting option to disable this functionality. Along with a slightly less arrogant mindset & attitude from the support team!!!

Completely unhelpful reply.

Whoever built this Outlook "browser" didn't test it properly....

If the link in the email is a notification for a 3rd-party app (eg Strava, and others) then the "Open in Browser" option mentioned above doesn't work. Instead of opening the (already installed) app, the "Open in Browser" button takes me to the Play Store, to install the particular app. You know, the one which is already installed.....!!!

I can put up with having to use the extra button to transfer web pages from Outlook browser to Chrome etc, but there doesn't seem to be a useable workaround for 3rd-party app notifications.

I use Outlook as a "hub" for emails, incoming notifications, calendar events etc (also full Outlook on 2 PCs) but this screwup could well change that.

NEED a setting option to disable this functionality. Along with a slightly less arrogant mindset & attitude from the support team!!!

I cleared the app data and cache then restarted my phone. This appears to have worked as my links now open in my default browser, Chrome, like they should.

Clearing the data may be a permanent solution. That works for someone else too. Check to see if it's still working after Outlook updates app again. I did not have to set up my email addresses again after the October 14th update, so I think its permanent.