Change Sender Name in Outlook Desktop for Microsoft 365 Family Subscription
Introduction
This article will guide you through changing the sender name that appears in the "From" field when sending emails in Outlook Desktop for Microsoft 365 Family Subscription. By following the steps below, you can ensure that your recipient sees your full name instead of just an email address.
Accessing Account Settings
First, launch the Outlook Desktop application on your Windows PC. Once opened, follow these steps:
- Click on the "File" tab at the top-left corner of the application window.
- From the left-hand side menu, click on "Info".
- Click on "Account Settings" and then choose "Account Settings" again from the fly-out menu.
Changing the Sender Name
In the Account Settings window, follow these steps:
- Select the email account for which you want to change the sender name.
- Click on "Change".
Now, back in the Account Settings window:
- In the "Your Name" field, enter your full name (e.g. "Mida Valo") as you want it to appear in the "From" field.
- Click on "Next" and then click on "Finish" to apply the changes.
Verifying the Changes
To confirm the changes, you can compose a new email message:
- Click on the "New Email" button or press "Ctrl + N" on your keyboard.
- In the "From" field, ensure that the full name you entered appears correctly.
In this article, you learned how to change the sender name for emails in Outlook Desktop for Microsoft 365 Family Subscription. Follow the steps mentioned above:
- Access the account settings.
- Change the "Your Name" field of your account.
- Save the changes and verify them in a new email message.