How do I change Reply All to Reply as the default using Outlook Web App (OWA)

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Introduction

The default behavior in Outlook Web App when replying to a message is to automatically set the message to 'Reply All'.

Instructions

  1. Click the gear icon towards the upper right of the window.
  2. Select 'Mail' towards the bottom of the list that appears.
  3. Select 'Reply Settings' on the left side of the window.
  4. Select Reply instead of Reply All.
  5. Click 'Save' to set the default.
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