How To Import Contacts Into Outlook

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“By importing contacts into Outlook, you can streamline the management of your email communications and save valuable time. As a long-time user of Outlook, I have personally found this feature to be very beneficial. This article will offer a walkthrough of how to import contacts into Outlook, including some personal insights from my experience.”

Step 1: Exporting Contacts from Another Application

The first step in importing contacts into Outlook is to export them from the application or service where you currently store them. Most applications and services have an option to export contacts, typically as a CSV or VCF file.

In my case, I was using Google Contacts to manage my contacts. To export my contacts from Google Contacts, I followed these steps:

  1. Open Google Contacts and click on the “More” button in the left sidebar.
  2. Select “Export” from the dropdown menu.
  3. Choose the contacts you want to export or select “All contacts”.
  4. Choose the export format, such as “Google CSV” or “vCard”.
  5. Click on the “Export” button and save the exported file to your computer.

Remember to follow the specific instructions for exporting contacts from the application or service you are using.

Step 2: Importing the Contacts into Outlook

Now that you have the exported file containing your contacts, you can proceed to import them into Outlook. Here’s how I did it:

  1. Open Outlook and go to the “File” tab.
  2. Click on “Open & Export” and then select “Import/Export”.
  3. In the Import and Export Wizard, choose “Import from another program or file” and click “Next”.
  4. Select “Comma Separated Values” or “vCard” as the file type and click “Next”.
  5. Click on the “Browse” button and locate the exported file on your computer.
  6. Choose how you want Outlook to handle duplicate contacts.
  7. Select the destination folder in Outlook where you want to import the contacts.
  8. Click “Finish” to start the import process.

Once the import process is complete, you should see your contacts appearing in the chosen folder in Outlook.

Step 3: Review and Update Imported Contacts

After importing the contacts into Outlook, it’s a good idea to review and update them if necessary. Sometimes, the formatting or data may not transfer perfectly during the import process.

I highly recommend going through your imported contacts and checking for any errors or missing information. You can easily edit a contact by double-clicking on it and making the necessary changes.

Conclusion

Importing contacts into Outlook can be a straightforward process, especially if you follow the steps outlined above. By exporting your contacts from your current application or service and importing them into Outlook, you can centralize your contact management and have all your important email addresses and phone numbers readily available.

Remember to review and update your imported contacts to ensure their accuracy. With this feature, Outlook becomes an even more powerful tool for managing your professional and personal contacts.