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How To: Change the Default "From" Field Option in Outlook Express
► Summary:
This procedure describes how to change the default "From" field option in Outlook Express.
► Solution
1. Launch Outlook Express
2. From the Tools menu, click Accounts.
3. In the Internet Accounts dialog box, select the Mail tab. Hightlight the a mail account and click
the Properties button.
4. From the Properties dialog box, select the General tab.
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Enter the name to appear on all out going emails in the Name field.
Note: An organization or business name can appear on all out going emails by entering an
organization or business name in the Organization field and leaving the Name field
empty. Leaving the Name and Organization fields empty will cause the email address
listed in the E-mail address field to appear on all outgoing emails.
Verify your email address is entered correctly in the E-mail address field and is in lowercase
letters.
5. Click OK.
Note: By default emails will be sent and received to the address listed in the E-mail
address field. To have replies sent to a different email address fill in the Reply address
field with a valid email address.
6. Verify that the mail account you just modified is the default account.
Note: Default accounts can be identified by the (default) under the Type column.
To set an account as the default, highlight the chose account and click the Set as Default button.
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7. Click Close.
Note: The changes will become effective the next time Outlook Express is started.
8. Close Outlook Express.
Note: The new setting will be executed the next time Outlook Express is opened.
All Steps Complete.
► Applies To
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Outlook Express
