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Desktop Shortcut to Sharepoint Files
Hi, I currently have a lot of users sharing a small excel file which is currently over OneDrive but im seeing a few minor teething issues with so many people connected (<15 people). The file its...
In the meantime, I've reached to a solution: using the URI format for office apps.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office/client-developer/office-uri-schemes
In Windows Explorer, create a new shortcut and use the URI format:
ms-excel:ofe|u|https://xpto.sharepoint.com/sites/Sasfdasfdsdaf20LEasdf%20-%20Tracker.xlsx?web=1
From Windows Explorer, it will open Excel and the sharepoint file online with collaborative features.
It's a pity that sharepoint web pages themselves don't accept URI format (only http: or https:), so that you could create a "homepage" with links to documents opening in office apps.
https://sharepoint.stackexchange.com/questions/289656/sharepoint-online-web-parts-using-links-to-open-in-client-app-with-modern-desig
Thanks, this is the solution i was looking for, a link every user can use that isnt broken by having a different office installation folder location.