How to open a 1drv.ms link in desktop Word.

Hi Michael D Bailey,

The behavior you're seeing may be related to how 1drv.ms sharing links are designed. These links typically route through the OneDrive web service first, which can cause the document to open in a browser before offering any desktop app options.

If you need to work with the file regularly, consider adding it to your OneDrive or downloading a local copy and opening it directly in Word.

If the document still always opens in the browser, the behavior may be determined by how the shared link was created or by the permissions associated with that link rather than the Word setting itself.

I hope this helps clarify what you're seeing. If you can share which browser you're using and whether the file is shared from a personal OneDrive or a work/school account, the community may be able to suggest more targeted troubleshooting steps.

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