Account name not showing in outlook mail after i update
Frustrating!
Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem:
Check if the account name is visible in the Outlook settings
- Open Outlook and go to File > Account Settings (or Office Account in Outlook 2016 and later).
- In the Account Settings window, click on Manage Accounts.
- Check if the account name is listed under Account Name or Display Name.
Check if the account name is visible in the Outlook inbox
- Open Outlook and go to your inbox.
- Click on the View tab in the ribbon.
- Click on View Settings (or View Options in Outlook 2016 and later).
- In the View Settings window, click on the Layout tab.
- Check if the account name is listed under Show these fields in the reading pane.
Check if the account name is visible in the Outlook profile
- Open Outlook and go to File > Options > Add-ins.
- Click on Manage COM Add-ins.
- Check if the account name is listed under COM Add-ins.
Try updating the account settings
- Open Outlook and go to File > Account Settings (or Office Account in Outlook 2016 and later).
- Click on Update Account Settings.
- Follow the prompts to update your account settings.
Try restarting Outlook
- Close Outlook.
- Restart Outlook.
Check for any conflicts with other email accounts
- If you have multiple email accounts set up in Outlook, try removing one of the accounts and see if the issue persists.
- If the issue resolves, try re-adding the account to see if it causes the problem again.
Check for any Outlook updates
- Check for any updates to Outlook by going to File > Office Account > Update Options > Update Now.
- Install any available updates.
If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to try resetting your Outlook profile or seeking further assistance from Microsoft Support or a professional IT expert.