Acknowledging this, Microsoft decided to streamline the experience.

The new behavior is reserved for “hub” mobile experiences, chiefly OneDrive, Outlook, and Teams.

These platforms will now prioritize standalone apps and eliminate any “uncertainty” customers have previously experienced.

Microsoft changes how files are handled on mobile Office apps

Previously, the Microsoft 365 app handled file opening.

Enterprise organizations with several employees would likely continue to use the Microsoft 365-centric way of doing things.

They can enforce this by implementing a specific machine management policy to restrict the installation of individual Office apps.

Outlook will get the feature between October and November, with a Teams release schedule forthcoming.

Microsoft claims that user feedback spurred the new handling method.

The company asks customers to continue providing their opinions so developers can improve mobile app functionality.

Handoff is a function of all Apple devices.

The document opens with the previously committed changes upon starting up the corresponding app.

Getting started with Handoff on Microsoft apps is just as straightforward as using it.

Then, access to your Apple ID account on all devices.

When using a PC, you must store the shared documents in OneDrive or SharePoint for cross-functionality.