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Export Address Book from Outlook

In order to create a Comma Separated file which can be read in Notepad, Excel or Imported into Outlook on another computer do the following:-

1. Open Outlook
2. Click "File" --> "Import or Export"



3. Click "Export to a file" --> Click "Next"



4. Click "Comma Separated Values(DOS)" or similar option --> Click "Next"



5. Click on "Contacts" folder --> Click "Next"



6. Click "Browse"
7. Click the up arrow until it displays Desktop
8. Enter a file name --> Click OK
9. Click "Next"



10. If a check box is displayed make sure it is checked --> Click "finish"



11. Close outlook


If you look on your desktop you will see the file created.

Double click on it to open in excel, this will only work if you have excel installed on your computer

To open it in notepad, right click on the file and select Open With
you can then choose which the program to open the file, select Notepad

To send the contacts list via email, right click on the file and select "Send To" --> "Mail Recipient"
This Opens a new Outlook Message with the File attached, ready to be sent





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