How to Switch "From" Email Address in Outlook WITHOUT Opening a New Message Window

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Hi,

In old Outlook, I was easily able to change the "from" email address by selecting any email account that was set up in my Outlook. I could simply switch the "from" email and send the email I was working on. Everything worked as it should.

Now, when I change the "from" email, Outlook automatically opens a new message window instead of just changing the address in the email I'm trying to send. It's so incredibly frustrating.

PLEASE HELP!

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Anonymous

2025-01-22T19:49:51+00:00

Same issue here.. this thread started last May and they still haven't fixed it..
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Anonymous

2025-01-16T14:08:34+00:00

Good day,

I hope you are well!

I have the same issue as the above user, but where mine differs is the following:

Even if both addresses are in the same domain, same organization, it opens a new window.

How do i fix this?
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Anonymous

2025-01-12T21:27:30+00:00

This solution did not work. I clicked on options. I clicked on show from. I changed from gmail to hotmail and the system opening up a new window which did not include the email I was trying to forward.
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Anonymous

2025-01-06T15:26:46+00:00

agreed - new outlook sucks - I am going to finally ake the big leap to Mac
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Anonymous

2024-12-11T16:07:39+00:00

Still not fixed? How utterly pathetic!

This should be basic functionality.
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