Last updated on 2025-01-14

The username of the Microsoft 365 account provided by the university is configured by the organization and cannot be changed.

For faculty and staff members holding an SPS-ID, it is displayed in the format of "*@ms.c.kyoto-u.ac.jp". For students, part-time lecturers, etc., holding an ECS-ID, it is displayed in the format of "*@st.kyoto-u.ac.jp".

However, the username displayed when entering comments in Word, Excel, etc., can be changed by following the steps below. Please try these steps if you would like to change it.

For Windows (using Word as an example)
1. Click "File" > "Options" > "General".
2. Under "Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office", enter the username you wish to change to in the "User name" field.
3. Check the box for "Always use these values regardless of sign in to Office."
4. Click "OK".

For Mac (using Word as an example)
1. Click "Word" > "Preferences" > "User Information".
2. Under "User Information", enter the username you wish to change to in the "Name" field.
3. Check the box for "Always use this name regardless of sign in to Office."
4. Click the "x" button.