Dec 19 2019 10:56 PM - edited Dec 20 2019 12:29 PM
I want to force Office files stored in SharePoint to open in the desktop app - NEVER in Office Online apps. I have configured the site and the Document Library but opening in the native app only seems to work when navigating to the file in the DL and clicking it directly. Web Parts seem to always open the web app, as do links copied via the "Share" or "Copy Link" options in the DL.
I've made up quick video to show and tell: https://youtu.be/SvJd2_TLsmw
Note - while I was making the video, I stumbled upon a workaround for when we share links internally via e-mail (and maybe I can use the same workaround when sending files in Teams.)
I also fumble through trying to explain what I've been toying with as far as other workarounds.. the limitations of my technical capabilities will be apparent!
I already looked at several other posts, e.g.: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/SharePoint/Creating-a-shareable-document-link-that-forces-a-d...
Feb 02 2022 12:42 PM
@wkeber so I am attempting to solve this myself... The only "solution" I have found is using office URI schemes. However, I am very much using quotes around "solution" because, at least in my case, it is not working reliably.
See this link for more info → Office URI Schemes
but basically, it is a bit of code in front of your link that forces certain word functions. For example adding "ms-word:ofe|u|" to the front of a link will force the file that is linked (assuming it's a Word doc) to open in word, and specifically in editing mode. There are options for opening in other office apps or in other modes (such as viewing mode, etc). However, the catch I've found is twofold:
Also, they will only work with "http(s)" links, never "www", etc.
So maybe this will help you, I hope so!