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Fix Microsoft Teams Opening SharePoint Files Instead of Home Page
Question details
Selecting the option to open a connected SharePoint site from a Microsoft Teams channel directs users to the shared files folder rather than the main SharePoint site home page.
- Product
- Microsoft Teams, SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Accessing a connected SharePoint site directly from a Microsoft Teams channel interface to view site resources.
- Observed behavior
- Teams opens the document library (shared files folder) instead of the SharePoint home page, which differs from previous application behavior where it defaulted to the home page.
Ensure you are using the latest version of Microsoft Teams, as interface behaviors and navigation links frequently update in newer builds to streamline file access workflows.
Navigate to the Site Home Page Manually from the Document Library
Since Teams now defaults to opening the channel's document library, you can use SharePoint's built-in navigation to reach the home page.
Recent updates to the Microsoft Teams interface have changed the default behavior of the 'Open in SharePoint' button. It now directs users straight to the channel's document library to provide quicker access to shared files.
In your Microsoft Teams channel, click on the 'Files' tab at the top and select 'Open in SharePoint'.
Once the document library opens in your default web browser, look at the left-hand navigation pane or the top navigation bar of the SharePoint site.
Select the 'Home' link in the navigation menu to be directed immediately to the SharePoint site's main landing page.
Add a Website Tab to Teams for Direct Access
If you frequently need to access the SharePoint home page directly from Teams, you can pin it as a dedicated tab inside your channel.
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- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free installation package for your operating system.
- 2. Install WPS Office: Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the default behavior of the 'Open in SharePoint' button?
Currently, Microsoft Teams does not provide a built-in setting to change this default behavior. The button is hardcoded to take you directly to the connected document library for that specific channel.
Why did Teams suddenly start opening the document library instead of the home page?
Microsoft frequently updates the Teams interface to improve workflow efficiency. This change was implemented to give users immediate access to the files associated with their specific Teams channel, saving extra clicks for users whose primary goal is document management.
Are my SharePoint home page permissions affected by this update?
No, this is purely a navigation flow update within Microsoft Teams. Your SharePoint site permissions and the structural configuration of your site home page remain completely unaffected.
How can I easily access other SharePoint sites from Microsoft Teams?
You can use the Microsoft Viva Connections app within Teams or add specific SharePoint pages as 'Website' tabs in your channels to create quick shortcuts to other sites.
