Windows 11 Is the use of a pseudonym for my Microsoft account viable?

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I value my privacy and especially my anonymity; I don't like seeing my real name displayed prominently wherever I use a Microsoft account, be it on a Microsoft website or even opening my Start menu. I am concerned that, for example, I will unwittingly reveal my name to someone by sharing a screenshot. To the best of my knowledge, there is no option to display a username or alias rather than my name. I understand that I can change the first and last name in my Microsoft account, but I'm concerned that using a pseudonym might create more problems than it solves. Will there be an issue with billi

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