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Video:How to Export Outlook Contacts

with Shane Murphy

Export Outlook contacts to make your contacts' information available outside of your email. Here's an easy guide on how to export Outlook contacts.

Transcript:How to Export Outlook Contacts

Hi, I'm Shane Murphy, your technology guru for About.com. Today we'll show how to export your contacts list in Outlook.

How to Export Outlook Contacts

With Outlook open, click on "file," then "import and export." Highlight "export to a file" and click Next. Select "Comma Separated Values" and click next. Now, highlight the Contacts folder and click Next.

Save the Export File

Use the browse function to name and select a suitable place to save the file, such as your desktop. Click next when ready, then finish and the .csv file will save to your chosen location. Check out About.com's dedicated email pages for more useful information on customizing your email accounts. Thanks for watching. To learn more, visit About.com.

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