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How to Create a Contact Card in Outlook?

Published in Email and Contact Management 2 mins read

You can create a contact card in Outlook to store and manage your contacts' information.

Creating a New Contact Card:

  1. Open Outlook: Launch the Outlook application on your computer.
  2. Navigate to the Contacts Tab: Click on the "People" icon or select "Contacts" from the navigation pane.
  3. Click "New Contact": Locate the "New Contact" button, usually located in the top-left corner, and click on it.
  4. Fill in the Contact Information: Enter the contact's details, including name, email address, phone number, company, and any other relevant information.
  5. Add a Photo (Optional): You can add a picture to the contact card by clicking the "Add a photo" icon.
  6. Save the Contact: Click the "Save & Close" button to save the new contact card.

Adding a Contact from an Email:

  1. Open the Email: Open the email from the contact you want to add.
  2. Click the "To" or "From" Field: Click on the email address in the "To" or "From" field.
  3. Select "Add to Contacts": A pop-up menu will appear. Select "Add to Contacts."
  4. Save the Contact: The contact will be added to your Outlook contacts. You can edit the contact information if needed.

Finding and Managing Contacts:

  • Search Bar: Use the search bar at the top of the Contacts list to quickly find a specific contact.
  • Contact Groups: Organize contacts into groups for easy management.
  • Contact List View: Customize the view of your contact list to display the information you need.
  • Export Contacts: Export your contacts to a file for backup or sharing.

By following these steps, you can easily create and manage contact cards in Outlook.

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