Outlook 365 is a powerful tool that offers a variety of features to make your life easier. One such feature is the ability to import and export various items. In this post, we will focus on how to import and export contacts using the Import and Export Wizard that is included with Outlook.
To access the wizard, go to the “File” menu and then select “Open and Export”. From there, click on the “Import/Export” button. You will see multiple actions that you can perform, including exporting your RSS feeds to an OPML file, exporting any Outlook information to a file, importing a VCard file (contact), importing an iCalendar or vCalendar file (calendar), importing from another program file, and importing your RSS feeds from the common feed list.
To export to a file, select “Export to a file” and then choose between creating an Outlook data file or a comma-separated values (CSV) file. If you select the CSV file option, you can save your contacts list as a file that another person can open. However, they will not be able to manipulate the information, and it cannot be easily imported back into Outlook as a contact card.
To import a contact card file (VCard), select “Import a VCard file” and then select the file you wish to import. Keep in mind that CSV files and VCard files are not the same, and while you can have an entire contact list in a CSV file, you cannot import it as a contact card into Outlook.
If you have a VCard file sent to you by another person, you can easily import that contact to your contact list. However, if you want to import a CSV file, you will need to do some manual work to update your contact list.
In conclusion, importing and exporting contacts in Outlook can be easily done using the Import and Export Wizard. Remember to choose the correct file format and keep in mind the differences between CSV and VCard files. By following these simple steps, you can manage your contacts list with ease.