How to change the browser for links in mails?

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How to change the browser for links in mails?

Matti Harju 20

How to change the browser for links in mails?
I would like to use my default browser (Firefox), which is alrady set as a default browser. Outlook (new) still uses Edge for links...

Matti Harju 20 Reputation points

2026-09-14T14:05:24.83+00:00

AI bot replied:

In new Outlook for Windows, change the link-opening setting in Outlook itself: Open Outlook. Go to Settings > General > Files and links. Find Open hyperlinks from Outlook in. Select the browser option wanted instead of Microsoft Edge.

OK, but when opening the SETTINGS, there are not to be seen General > Files and links.
Stefan Blom 351.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2026-09-14T17:21:30.42+00:00

The AI bot may have picked up on the corresponding option in the classic Outlook which is at File > Options > Advanced. In the classic Outlook, you can change the Open hyperlinks from Outlook in drop down. See the screen shot below.

Of course, this won't help with the new Outlook.

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Matti Harju 20 Reputation points

2026-09-14T14:05:24.83+00:00

AI bot replied:

In new Outlook for Windows, change the link-opening setting in Outlook itself: Open Outlook. Go to Settings > General > Files and links. Find Open hyperlinks from Outlook in. Select the browser option wanted instead of Microsoft Edge.

OK, but when opening the SETTINGS, there are not to be seen General > Files and links.
Stefan Blom 351.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2026-09-14T17:21:30.42+00:00

The AI bot may have picked up on the corresponding option in the classic Outlook which is at File > Options > Advanced. In the classic Outlook, you can change the Open hyperlinks from Outlook in drop down. See the screen shot below.

Of course, this won't help with the new Outlook.

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Manoel Barros 21,815 Independent Advisor

Hi!

Links usually use the HTM or HTML format. Try this option in Windows Settings:

Open Windows Settings > Apps > Default apps > In the first search bar, search for ".htm" > If the Edge icon appears, click it and select your preferred browser.
Repeat the process by searching for ".html".
Test it. If it doesn't work, close Outlook and—in that same settings area—search for "Outlook" in the second search bar > Click on it > Look for the Edge icon next to one of the formats/URL types and change it to your preferred browser.

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