Did you know that you can easily change the display name in your Outlook inbox? This can come in handy when you want to appear as a different name in recipients' inboxes, or when you have multiple accounts and want to differentiate them. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do this across different Outlook platforms.
Before we dive into the process, it's important to note that changing the display name in your Outlook inbox doesn't change your email address. It only affects how your name appears in the sender's field in emails you send. Now, let's get started.
Outlook on the Web
Outlook on the web is a convenient way to manage your emails, and changing your display name is a cinch.
First, sign in to your Outlook account. Then, click on the settings icon (gear icon) in the top-right corner. From the dropdown menu, select 'View all Outlook settings'.
Change Display Name in Profile
In the settings page, select 'Profile' in the left-hand menu. Here, you'll see your current display name. To change it, click on the 'Edit name' button.
Enter your new display name and click 'Save' to apply the changes. Your new display name will now appear in the sender's field in emails you send.
Change Display Name in 'Send mail as' Settings
Outlook allows you to set up multiple email accounts and choose which one to send emails from. If you've set up multiple accounts, you can change the display name for each account separately.
In the settings page, select 'Mail' in the left-hand menu, then click on 'Sync email'. Here, you'll see a list of your email accounts. Click on the account you want to change the display name for. In the 'Send mail as' section, click on the dropdown menu and select 'Edit Name'.
Enter your new display name and click 'Save'. Your new display name will now be used for that specific email account when you send emails.
Outlook Desktop Application
The process for changing your display name in the Outlook desktop application is slightly different, but just as straightforward.
Open the Outlook desktop application and click on the 'File' tab in the ribbon. Then, click on 'Info' in the left-hand menu. Here, you'll see your current display name. Click on it to change it.
Change Display Name in 'From' Section
Clicking on your display name will open the 'Change name' dialog box. Here, enter your new display name and click 'OK' to apply the changes. Your new display name will now appear in the sender's field in emails you send.
Change Display Name in 'Email Accounts' Settings
If you've set up multiple email accounts in the Outlook desktop application, you can change the display name for each account separately.
Click on the 'File' tab in the ribbon, then click on 'Options' at the bottom of the menu. In the 'Outlook Options' window, select 'Mail' in the left-hand menu. Here, you'll see a list of your email accounts. Click on the account you want to change the display name for. In the 'Send mail as' section, enter your new display name and click 'OK'.
Remember, changing your display name in your Outlook inbox is a quick and easy way to manage how your name appears in recipients' inboxes. Whether you're using Outlook on the web or the desktop application, the process is straightforward and can be customized for each email account you have set up. So go ahead, try it out, and stay organized!