How to Make Chrome Default for Office Outlook
In today’s digital age, the integration of various applications and browsers has become an essential part of our daily workflow. One common scenario is using Microsoft Office Outlook alongside Google Chrome. While Outlook is a powerful email and calendar management tool, sometimes you might find it more convenient to use Chrome as your default browser for accessing web links in Outlook. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to make Chrome the default browser for Office Outlook on both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Steps to Make Chrome Default for Office Outlook on Windows
1. Open Microsoft Outlook on your Windows computer.
2. Go to the “File” menu and select “Options.”
3. In the Outlook Options window, click on the “Advanced” tab.
4. Scroll down to the “Internet” section and click on the “Set Program Associations” button.
5. In the “Set Program Associations” window, you will see a list of applications and their associated file types.
6. Look for “HTTP” and “HTTPS” in the list and select them.
7. Click on the “Change Program…” button next to each file type.
8. In the “Open With” window, select “Google Chrome” from the list of available applications.
9. Click “OK” to confirm your selection.
10. Repeat steps 7-9 for both “HTTP” and “HTTPS” file types.
11. Click “OK” to close the “Set Program Associations” window and “OK” again to close the Outlook Options window.
Now, when you click on a web link in Outlook, it will open in Google Chrome by default.
Steps to Make Chrome Default for Office Outlook on Mac
1. Open Microsoft Outlook on your Mac computer.
2. Go to the “Outlook” menu and select “Preferences.”
3. In the Preferences window, click on the “Internet” tab.
4. Under the “Default Web Browser” section, click on the “Change…” button.
5. In the “Open With” window, select “Google Chrome” from the list of available applications.
6. Click “Open” to confirm your selection.
7. Close the Preferences window.
Now, when you click on a web link in Outlook, it will open in Google Chrome by default.
By following these simple steps, you can make Google Chrome the default browser for Office Outlook on both Windows and Mac operating systems. This will help streamline your workflow and make accessing web links in Outlook more convenient.
