Opening SharePoint files on local apps by default

Question

Hi everyone! I have been going around in circles for a particular issue and was hoping that perhaps someone have come across this issue and would be able to help.

We usually store certain files in our local drives which requires a specific software (built in-house) to open. However, we are in the progress of migrating everything from our local drive to SharePoint but haven't been able to do so completely just because those files cannot be loaded on SP. I know for some users, they can sync to OneDrive and navigate using file explorer but it's not feasible for people that only use Teams or SP web for file navigation. Is there a way (perhaps with automation or scripting) to point SP to open up certain files on a local application?

Thank you in advanced!

Answer 1

Dear GinliC,

Good day! Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community. We are happy to help you.

Normally, when users select the file in Teams or in the browser, they can choose the option to open the file in the Office application. If you want to let them open files in Office applications by default, please check the following settings.

For SharePoint, at the document library level, you can go to Library settings>Advanced settings>Open in the client application.

If you want to enable the feature at the site collection level, please go to Site information>View all site settings>Site Collection features> activate the feature “Opening Documents in Client Applications by Default”

For the Teams client, please set the setting as shown below:

We look forward to your response. Thanks for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

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Answer 2

Hi George,

Thank you so much for getting back to me. The files in question here require an application that is built in house, not Microsoft applications. Is that still doable?

Thank you!

Answer 3

Dear Carlo,

Good day! Thank you for posting back.

For your question, for now, I am afraid that it is not available for opening non-Office files in the application by default. Based on the situation, I would like to suggest you post the suggestion in our Microsoft Feedback Portal where other members also voted for a similar suggestion. It’s the platform for us to hear your voice and improve our products.

Sincerely,

George | Microsoft Community Moderator

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