Outlook.com is a popular email service that allows users to send and receive emails from various email addresses. However, when composing a new email, the default ‘From’ address may not always be the one you want to use. Here’s how to change the default ‘From’ address in Outlook.com:

1. Sign in to Your Outlook.com Account

Open your web browser and go to Outlook.com. Sign in to your account using your email address and password.

2. Click on the Gear Icon

Once you’re signed in, click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner of the page. This will open the Settings menu.

3. Click on ‘View all Outlook settings’

Scroll down to the bottom of the Settings menu and click on ‘View all Outlook settings.’

4. Click on ‘Compose and reply’

In the left-hand menu, click on ‘Compose and reply.’ This will open the Compose and reply settings.

5. Click on ‘Default From address’

In the Compose and reply settings, click on ‘Default From address.’ This will display a list of all the email addresses associated with your Outlook.com account.

6. Choose the Email Address You Want to Use

Select the email address you want to use as your default ‘From’ address by clicking on it. Once you’ve made your selection, click on ‘Save’ to update your settings.

7. Compose a New Email

Now, when you compose a new email, the default ‘From’ address will be the one you selected in the previous step.
By following these simple steps, you can easily change the default ‘From’ address in Outlook.com. This can be especially useful if you have multiple email addresses and want to ensure that your emails are always sent from the correct one.