To change your display name that appears during Microsoft Teams meetings, follow these simple steps within the Microsoft Teams application. This name is what others see when you join a meeting or chat.
Steps to Change Your Display Name in Microsoft Teams
Changing your name in Microsoft Teams is a quick process that can be done directly from your profile settings. This ensures that your desired name, such as "Sameen," is displayed consistently across all your Teams activities, including meetings.
Here's a breakdown of the steps:
- **Open Microsoft Teams:** Launch the Microsoft Teams application on your computer.
- **Access Profile Settings:** Click on your **profile picture**, located in the top right corner of the Teams window. A drop-down menu will appear.
- **Select Settings:** From the drop-down menu, choose the "**Settings**" option.
- **Locate Profile Section:** In the Settings window, find the "**Profile**" section.
- **Edit Your Name:** Within the Profile section, look for your current name and click on "**Edit**" next to it.
- **Enter Desired Name:** Edit the field to type in the name you want to use as your display name in Teams. For example, you might change it to "**Sameen**".
- **Save Changes:** After entering the new name, click "**Save**" to apply your changes.
Your display name in Microsoft Teams, including during meetings, will now be updated to the name you entered.
Quick Reference Table
For a quick overview, here are the steps in a table format:
Step | Action | Detail |
---|---|---|
1 | Open Teams | Launch the application. |
2 | Click Profile Picture | Top right corner. |
3 | Select Settings | From the drop-down menu. |
4 | Find Profile Section | In the Settings window. |
5 | Click Edit Name | Next to your current name. |
6 | Enter New Name | Type your desired display name (e.g., Sameen). |
7 | Click Save | Apply the changes. |
By following these instructions, you can easily manage how your name is displayed to colleagues and participants during your Microsoft Teams sessions and meetings.