How to Change Your Display Name in Outlook

Are you tired of displaying your full email address as your sender identity in Outlook? Good news! You can easily change your display name to something more personalized or professional. This guide will walk you through the process, making it a breeze to update your display name in Outlook.

Before we dive into the steps, ensure you have the latest version of Outlook. The procedure might vary slightly depending on your Outlook version or whether you're using a Mac or Windows PC. We'll cover both Outlook on the web (Outlook.com) and the desktop application here.

Changing Display Name in Outlook on the Web (Outlook.com)

Outlook.com makes it simple to change your display name. Here are the steps:

Steps:

1. Sign in to your Outlook account at outlook.com.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner to open Settings.
3. Select View all Outlook settings at the bottom of the menu.
4. Click on Email in the left-hand navigation pane.
5. Under the Email clients section, click on Reset your display name.
6. In the dialog box that appears, enter the new display name you want to use and click Save.

procédure for Mac Users

If you're using a Mac, the process to change your display name in Outlook for Mac is straightforward.

Steps:

1. Open Outlook on your Mac.
2. Click on the Outlook menu at the top of your screen.
3. Select Preferences.
4. Click on the Personal Settings tab.
5. In the Name field, enter your new display name.
6. Click OK to save your changes.

Changing Display Name in the Desktop Application (Windows)

Here's how to change your display name in the Outlook desktop application on a Windows PC:

Steps:

1. Open the Outlook desktop application on your Windows PC.
2. Click on the File menu. Then, click on Info.
3. Click on the Account Settings button under the Email Account section.
4. In the dialog box that appears, select your email account and click Change Account.
5. In the Your name field, enter your new display name.
6. Click Next, then Finish to save your changes.

Now that you've changed your display name in Outlook, it will be updated across all your devices and platforms where you've signed in with this account. Isn't that a breath of fresh air?