Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager and e-mail client developed by Microsoft. Typically used as an email application, Outlook also includes features such as a calendar, task manager, contact manager, note taking, journal and web browsing. Available as part of the Microsoft Office suite, Outlook is available for Windows, Mac and mobile devices.
Outlook allows users to manage email accounts from different providers, such as Gmail or Yahoo, in a single interface. It also offers a range of features such as organizing and filtering email, scheduling and managing appointments, creating and sharing contacts, setting reminders and creating to-do lists. Outlook can also be integrated with other Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
How to Change Outlook Phone Number?
The Outlook email service is directly linked to your Microsoft account. When you want to edit or change your phone number in Outlook, you can do so through your Microsoft account profile. Follow the steps below to do this now:
- Open the Outlook website from the link there.
- Click on your profile icon in the upper right corner of the screen to go to the Account Manager tab.
- Select My Profile from the drop-down menu.
- Now go to the section at the top labeled My Information.
- On the new page that opens, click on Edit account information. Then log in to your account again.
- Then select the phone number you want to change and click Remove. There is no way to edit a number, you will need to remove it to change it.
- Now click where it says Add Phone Number.
- Enter the new number you want for your Outlook account and click Next.
- Microsoft will send a code to your phone. Finally, enter this verification code.
Alternatively, you can enter a new number without deleting your old number. You can then click Make Primary to confirm it as the primary number associated with your account.
How to Change and Add Outlook Mail Address?
To change the email address associated with your Outlook account or to add a new one, you can do the following:
- Go to the Contact Information tab, repeating the steps described above.
- Select an email address associated with your account. It doesn’t matter if it is the primary address or not. You will then be redirected to the Microsoft Account Information page.
- Click Add email to add an email.
- From here you will be redirected to the Add Other Email page. Now you can create an Outlook email or link an existing email to your Outlook account. Then click on Add Other Email.
- To remove an email address, select which one you want to delete and then click Remove.
After clicking Remove again, Microsoft will ask you to confirm the email address deletion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Microsoft Outlook with Gmail?
Yes, you can use Microsoft Outlook with Gmail. To do this, you need to set up your Gmail account in Outlook using the IMAP or POP email protocol.
Can I use Microsoft Outlook on my mobile device?
Yes, you can use Microsoft Outlook on your mobile device. There are Outlook apps available for both iOS and Android devices.
Can I use Microsoft Outlook offline?
Yes, you can use Microsoft Outlook offline. However, some features, such as sending and receiving emails, are not available offline.
