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Outlook -- Disable Link Preview in Online Outlook

Instructions on disabling link preview

When you use Office 365 Outlook online in an internet browser, you may have noticed that if you enter a URL or web address into the body of an email and press the spacebar or return, a box showing the webpage appears.
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This is the "Link Preview" feature. You can disable it or turn it off if you do not like it.
To turn it off, do the following:
In Outlook in your internet browser, click the gear icon in the upper right. 
Gear icon for Setting in Online Office 365 Outlook.png
Click the "Mail" link in the lower right.
Mail link under Settings in Online Office 365 Outlook.png
Under "Layout" in the left panel, click "Link Preview."
Link Preview option in Mail settings in online Outlook Office 365.PNG
Uncheck "Preview links in email," and click "Save."
Link Preview option unchecked under Mail settings in online Outlook Office 365.PNG
Click left arrow next to "Options" to return to your email in Outlook.
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