How do I change the display name of emails on "New Outlook"?

Anonymous
2023-07-10T15:16:38+00:00

I have multiple emails that are the same except for a slight change on the end (eg emailaddressone, emailaddresstwo) on New Outlook, I can't distinguish them. Is there a way to change the display name of email accounts and also change the order at which they show up in the list?

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-12-01T19:03:13+00:00

    Microsoft has lost it. They are trying to shove this "New Outlook" down our throats, and it is missing
    so many basic features, it's a crime. Outlook has always been a bit of a nightmare. I have been paying
    for a 365 account, but think it's time to seriously rethink it. Microsoft doesn't care. I've watched
    the forums, and what people are complaining about, like NO UNIFIED INBOX, LIMITED NUMBER OF
    EMAILS YOU CAN ADD, HORRIFIC LAYOUT, ETC, ETC. Microsoft's response is that it's coming, for over a year now.
    Windows mail is still usable, but doesn't work with IMAP very well. And now they're saying Mail is being replaced
    by this "New Outlook" disaster. Sorry, not waiting around for that. Business is Business.

    So, I started looking for an alternative. Check out SPARK MAIL. Been using it for a couple weeks now.
    $16 a month, a bit pricey, but it does everything.. pretty well. Very device friendly as well.
    Just saying.

    Done with Microsoft. All they do is add more useless ****, instead of fixing what their customers
    are calling for.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-10-24T17:12:31+00:00

    Even if you switch to old Outlook and update the reply to name as your personal name, when you switch back it will not work.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-01-02T18:45:25+00:00

    It's unbelievable that there is no way to change it right now. Those who carry out this development should be fired immediately and competent people hired. A pathetic brigade.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-11-26T15:00:14+00:00

    The only thing I'd say (which is not helpful I know)

    The new OUTLOOK 2023 seems like a 'Lite' Version. So many useful functions have been stripped from the older variant of outlook.

    Not a very good 'Upgrade' at all, if anything, its a massive downgrade.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-07-10T15:58:03+00:00

    Hello, Thanks for reaching out. I'm Dave, a Microsoft Outlook user just like yourself. I'm happy to be helping other users in the community! You should be able to change the name in which you see your email accounts by going to File-> Account Settings> Account Settings, double clicking the account in question, then changing the “Account name” field. Kind Regards, Dave Microsoft Community Member

    Like Outlook for web, changing the name on Outlook new is not supported right now. Please do send feedback using the Help option to let Microsoft know your thoughts.

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