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Fix No Web Browser Is Installed Error in Word for Android
Question details
Users receive a 'No web browser is installed' error when attempting to open specific hyperlinks within a document in Word for Android.
- Product
- Word for Android
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- Tapping a hyperlink in a Word document on an Android mobile device to open a web page or external resource.
- Observed behavior
- Certain hyperlinks fail to open and display an error message stating that no web browser is installed, while other links in the same document function normally.
Verify that a functional web browser like Google Chrome is installed on your Android device, and take note of the specific URL (e.g., YouTube or Twitter) that triggers the error.
Adjust Default App Association in Android Settings
Fix the hyperlink error by stopping Android from forcing the link to open in a specific app, allowing you to choose your web browser instead.
This issue typically occurs when a hyperlink is associated with a specific installed application (such as the YouTube app) rather than a standard web browser. If the handoff between Word for Android and the target app fails, the device incorrectly reports that no web browser is installed.
Navigate to the Settings app on your Android device and select Apps or App Management.
Find and tap on the specific application associated with the failing link (for example, the YouTube app if it is a video link).
Tap on 'Open by default' or 'Default settings' within the app's info page.
Select 'Always ask' and toggle off the 'Open supported links' option.
Return to your Word document and tap the hyperlink again. When prompted, select a web browser like Google Chrome to open the link successfully.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do only certain links in my Word document fail to open?
This happens because certain URLs, such as social media or video links, are configured in Android to open in their dedicated apps rather than a standard web browser. If the app is misconfigured or the handoff fails, Android throws the 'No web browser is installed' error.
Can I fix this error by reinstalling my web browser?
Reinstalling your web browser usually does not resolve this issue. The problem stems from Android's default app settings routing the link to a non-browser app. You must change the 'Open supported links' setting for the specific conflicting application.
How do I change the default browser on my Android device?
Go to your device Settings, search for 'Default apps', tap on 'Browser app', and select your preferred browser, such as Chrome or Firefox, from the available list.
