As someone who frequently uses Outlook to manage my contacts, I understand the importance of being able to export these contacts for various purposes. Whether you’re transitioning to a new email client, backing up your contacts, or simply want to share them with someone else, exporting contacts from Outlook is a valuable skill to have. In this article, I will guide you through the step-by-step process of exporting contacts from Outlook.
Step 1: Launching Outlook
The first step is to open Outlook on your computer. Once it’s launched, make sure you are in the Contacts section of Outlook.
Step 2: Selecting Contacts
In the Contacts section, you will see a list of all your contacts. To export all your contacts, simply click on the first contact and then press Ctrl + A (Command + A on a Mac) to select all the contacts. If you only want to export specific contacts, hold down the Ctrl (Command on a Mac) key and click on each contact you want to export.
Step 3: Exporting Contacts
With your contacts selected, go to the “File” tab in the top left corner of the Outlook window. Click on “Open & Export” and then select “Import/Export”.
A new window will open with multiple options. Choose “Export to a file” and click on “Next”.
On the next screen, you will see a list of options. Select “Microsoft Excel” or “Comma Separated Values” and click on “Next”.
Choose the location where you want to save the exported file and give it a name. Then click on “Finish” to start the exporting process.
Step 4: Saving the Exported File
Outlook will now export your contacts and save them in the designated location. The time it takes to complete the export process will depend on the number of contacts you are exporting.
Conclusion
Exporting contacts from Outlook may seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually quite simple once you know the steps. By following this guide, you will be able to export all or selected contacts from Outlook and save them to a file for future use. Whether you’re switching to a new email client or creating a backup of your contacts, exporting them from Outlook gives you peace of mind and flexibility. So go ahead and give it a try!