Importing and Exporting Contacts in Outlook

Issue/Question

How do I import/export contacts in Outlook?

Import and Export Contacts in Outlook

Environment

• Outlook

Cause

Multiple Causes

Resolution

Export Contacts

1. Click File
2. Click Open & Export
3. Click Import/Export
4. Select Export to a file
5. Click Next
6. Select Comma Separated Values
7. Click Next
8.  Select the desired folder under Contacts
9. Click Next
10. Enter a name for the file under Save exported file as:
11. Click Next
12. Click Finish

Import Contacts

1. Click File
2. Click Open & Export
3. Click Import/Export
4. Select Import from another program or file
5. Click Next
6. Select Comma Separated Values
7. Click Next
8. Enter a name for the file under File to import:
9. Select desired option for handling duplicates under Options
10. Click Next
11. Select the destination folder
12. Click Next
13. Click Finish

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