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

  1. Open Outlook and go to File > Account Settings (or Office Account in Outlook 2016 and later).
  2. In the Account Settings window, click on Manage Accounts.
  3. Check if the account name is listed under Account Name or Display Name.

Check if the account name is visible in the Outlook inbox

  1. Open Outlook and go to your inbox.
  2. Click on the View tab in the ribbon.
  3. Click on View Settings (or View Options in Outlook 2016 and later).
  4. In the View Settings window, click on the Layout tab.
  5. 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

  1. Open Outlook and go to File > Options > Add-ins.
  2. Click on Manage COM Add-ins.
  3. Check if the account name is listed under COM Add-ins.

Try updating the account settings

  1. Open Outlook and go to File > Account Settings (or Office Account in Outlook 2016 and later).
  2. Click on Update Account Settings.
  3. Follow the prompts to update your account settings.

Try restarting Outlook

  1. Close Outlook.
  2. Restart Outlook.

Check for any conflicts with other email accounts

  1. If you have multiple email accounts set up in Outlook, try removing one of the accounts and see if the issue persists.
  2. If the issue resolves, try re-adding the account to see if it causes the problem again.

Check for any Outlook updates

  1. Check for any updates to Outlook by going to File > Office Account > Update Options > Update Now.
  2. 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.