Outlook - Show 'From' field

Modified on Tue, 23 Jan at 4:42 PM

For Outlook(web)


  1. When sending an email, go to the three dots above the To field.  
  2. Select 'Show From'.
  3. Then click 'From' and type the email you wish to send from, if it doesn't show.



Outlook (Desktop)


Enable Bcc and From field when composing a new email
When composing a new message, select the Options tab and press the "Show BCC" and "Show From" buttons to enable them.

When you are using the Simplified Ribbon, you’ll need to press the ellipsis (…) menu on the right to see the commands.

Options tab of the Message window showing the Bcc and From commands in the Simplified Ribbon.


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