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Kaushal-Mehta
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Jul 23, 2021

Now in Teams Public Preview: Default file open setting for office files

Feature description The Teams desktop and web apps for Windows and Mac now enable users to configure the default app used to open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files that have been shared in Microsof...
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GaryHerbstman
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I had already tried that. No option for Desktop there either.
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whitnea
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Aug 05, 2021
According to the OP, Desktop App only shows in the Change Default option if you're running Office 16. So glad we have 365 everything.
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    RichLusk
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    Aug 05, 2021
    I think they meant to say version 16 and higher. I have 365 Desktop Apps using my Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription and I got the "Desktop App" option to appear using the steps I mentioned above.
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      whitnea
      Copper Contributor
      Aug 05, 2021

      RichLusk Turns out it is the version. Mine was updated today, but was .17 something. Manually updated and that made the desktop app option available. Just get the latest update (1.4.00.20364 (64-bit)) and you're in business. Finally!!! 🙂

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        RichLusk
        Iron Contributor
        Aug 05, 2021
        Nice! Glad it's working for you now.

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