The selection of the application utilized for opening web links clicked within Microsoft Outlook is configurable. This setting determines which browser environment will be launched when a user interacts with a hyperlink embedded in an email message. The browser configured for this purpose handles the rendering of the linked web content.
Controlling which browser opens links from Outlook has implications for security and user experience. Organizations may standardize browser usage for security compliance, ensuring specific security policies are enforced when users access web content. Individual users can also personalize their experience by aligning their preferred browser with their email client.