Summary
When sending an email, you have the option to use the Bcc method or specify which email address to send from if you have multiple Outlook accounts. This article details how to enable the Bcc or send-from method for both Windows and MacOS users.
How-To
Task: To use the Bcc or send-from feature in the Microsoft Windows Outlook Desktop App
Note: In order to send as an email address you must have Send As permissions to the address. This includes Shared Mailboxes, Distribution Lists, and Public Folders.
Instructions
Step 1 - Open Outlook
Step 2 - Click New Email in the top left
Step 3 - In the open window, click the Options tab.
Step 4 - Locate and click the Bcc button and the From button. This will give you access to these features.
Note: the From field will only be editable if you have another account with send as permission
After you have enabled the "From" field, you can choose your From address. Click the "From" button and select the address from the drop-down menu or select "Other E-mail Address..." and specify the email address you wish to send from
Outcome
You have successfully enabled the Bcc or the send-from features.
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Task: To use the Bcc or send-from feature in the Microsoft Outlook Desktop App for MacOS
Note: In order to send as an email address you must have Send As permissions to the address. This includes Shared Mailboxes, Distribution Lists, and Public Folders.
Instructions
Step 1 - Open Outlook
Step 2 - Click New Email in the top left
Step 3 - In the open window, click the Options tab
Step 4 - Locate and click the BCC button and the From button. This will give you access to these features
Note: the From field will only appear if you have multiple accounts set up in the Outlook Desktop App
After you have enabled the "From" field, you can choose your From address. Click the "From" button and select the address from the drop-down menu or select "Other E-mail Address..." and specify the email address you wish to send from
Outcome
You have successfully enabled the Bcc or the send-from features.
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Task: To use BCC or send-from feature in Microsoft Outlook on the Web
Note: In order to send as an email address you must have Send As permissions to the address. This includes Shared Mailboxes, Distribution Lists, and Public Folders.
Instructions
Step 1 - Open your USNH email
Step 2 - Start a New Message
Step 3 - Click on From: next to Send to select which account to send from
Step 4 - Click the Bcc on the right-hand side to enable the Bcc feature
Outcome
You have successfully enabled the Bcc or the send-from features.
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