Remote Mail and Inbox Display Different "From" Name

 Last reviewed: August 30, 1996
Article ID: Q140336 
 The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

    SUMMARY

    In Microsoft Exchange, the From field in the remote preview window may display a different name than the From field in the Inbox after down- loading the message.

    MORE INFORMATION

    The From field in the remote preview window displays the address from the mail header. The From field in the Inbox displays the "friendly" name for the address.

    For example, the From field in the remote preview window may display "johnd" while the From field in the Inbox displays "John Doe."

    • KBCategory: kbui
    KBSubcategory: win95 exchange
    Additional reference words: 95

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    Last reviewed: August 30, 1996
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