How to Disable QR Code Mobile Link Notifications in Office Apps
Question details
Users want to disable the repetitive QR code notifications prompting them to link mobile devices within Microsoft 365 applications.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 Office Apps
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Working on documents in Office applications and being frequently interrupted by QR code prompts.
- Observed behavior
- A notification prompting users to scan a QR code for mobile links repeatedly appears in apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and cannot be resolved by changing Microsoft Edge settings.
Ensure you have your Microsoft 365 applications open. You may need to apply these settings changes individually across different applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Adjust Message Bar and Policy Tip Settings in Trust Center
Use the Trust Center settings in your Office application to disable policy tips and prevent the Message Bar from showing mobile link prompts.
Because this notification is tied to Office's internal messaging system rather than your web browser, adjusting Microsoft Edge settings will not resolve the issue. The most effective method is to modify the Message Bar configurations within the Office Trust Center.
Launch the affected Microsoft Office application (e.g., Word or Excel). Click on 'File' in the top-left corner, select 'Options' at the bottom of the menu, and then click on 'Trust Center'.
In the Trust Center menu, click the 'Trust Center Settings' button located on the right side of the window.
Select 'Message Bar' from the left-hand pane. Look for the Policy Tips section and select the option to disable policy tip notifications or choose 'Never show information about blocked content' if applicable.
Click 'OK' to save your changes and close the Options window. Restart the Office application to verify that the QR code notification no longer appears.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I seeing a QR code prompt in my Office apps?
Microsoft 365 uses this prompt to encourage users to link their mobile devices with their desktop applications for cross-device file sharing. However, it can become intrusive if you do not actively use or need this mobile integration feature.
Will changing Microsoft Edge settings fix the Office app QR code prompt?
No. While Microsoft Edge has its own QR code sharing features, modifying Edge browser settings will not disable the native notifications that appear inside desktop applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
Do I need to change the Message Bar settings in every Office program?
Yes, typically Trust Center settings apply to the specific application where you modify them. If you use multiple apps within the suite, you may need to adjust the Message Bar settings separately in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher to completely stop the notifications.
