Display name

Q. Why do some names appear as “Last, First” and others as “First Last”?

A. At UT Austin, Microsoft 365 display names are user‑managed, not standardized. Employees can choose how their name appears, so formats may vary.

Q. Can I change the format of my display name?

A. Yes. Employees can update their own display name using the UT Office 365 Management tools. This is a self‑service change, not handled by supervisors or central IT.

Q. How do I update my display name?

A. Go to https://www.austin.utexas.edu/Office365Management/ , sign in with your UT EID, update your Microsoft 365 display name, and save. Before your saved changes will appear, you’ll need to sign out of your account and log back in. Changes may take some time to appear across apps.