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RockyABT
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Dec 15, 2022

Is there a way to put a link on the left side menu to open a URL in the default browser?

Is it possible to put a link on the left side menu that will load externally, ideally in the default web browser? We want to load SharePoint from Teams, but we're not sure about the UX... some links when clicked inside of SharePoint when hosted inside of Teams will launch a browser and others won't. Also, when switching between apps in Teams, they typically fully reload when you return, losing wherever you were in the app. We'd much prefer to kick out to the browser so the user can keep it open concurrently with the work they are doing in Teams. 

 

Thoughts?  I've read this functionality did exist but was removed. 

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  • Meghana-MSFT's avatar
    Meghana-MSFT
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    Dec 16, 2022

    RockyABT - Can you please confirm if you are developing any Teams application? By left side menu do you mean the Teams Left navigation bar?

     

     

     

     

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      RockyABT
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      Dec 16, 2022

      Meghana-MSFT 

       

      I'm not sure what you mean by developing any Teams application. I can if I need to to solve this problem. 

       

      And yes, I would like a button on the Teams Left Navigation Bar that opens a URL in the system default browser. 

       

      Thanks!

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