Table of Contents Issue Overview Expected vs Actual Behavior Steps to Reproduce Issue Overview When SharePoint document libraries are configured with the “Open in client application” setting, users may experience unexpected behavior where new files open in the same browser tab instead of launching the desktop application as intended. Issue Summary: Expected: Files should open in desktop applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Actual: Files open in the same browser tab instead of launching client apps Affected: SharePoint document libraries with “Open in client application” enabled Scope: Potentially affects user productivity and workflow expectations Expected vs Actual Behavior Expected Behavior When a SharePoint library is set to “Open in client application”: