How to Change Your Microsoft Account Profile Picture

Are you tired of using a generic profile picture on your Microsoft account? Changing your profile picture is easy and only takes a few steps. This tutorial will guide you through the process of updating your profile picture in various Microsoft applications.

To get started, open one of the following Office applications: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, OneNote, Project Online Desktop Client, Publisher, Visio, or Skype for Business. The steps may vary slightly depending on the application you use, but they are all similar.

Once your chosen application is open, navigate to the 'File' tab and click on 'Account Privacy.' This will bring up the Account Privacy settings dialog box where you can select your privacy options.

In this window, click on 'Privacy settings' under the 'Privacy and data' section. This will take you to a new page with various settings related to your Microsoft account.

Look for the 'Profile picture' section and click on it. You can then upload a new profile picture from your computer or choose one of the built-in options.

After selecting your new profile picture, click 'Save changes' to apply the update. Your updated profile picture will now be visible across all Microsoft applications that display user profiles.

That's it! Changing your Microsoft account profile picture is a simple process that can be completed in just a few minutes. Whether you want to add a personal touch or simply make your profile more distinctive, this tutorial has shown you how to do it with ease.

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