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Mac: Make and Manage a Contact List in Outlook
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If you need to make a contact list in Outlook and you are using a Mac, follow these quick steps:

 

  • Open the Outlook app on your Mac
  • Click Outlook then Preferences at the top left

 

Screenshot of desktop outlook open on a Mac with outlook selected from the toolbar along the top of the screen and preferences circled in red from the drop down menu.

 

  • In the window that opens, in the "Personal Settings" section, click on the "General" tab

 

Screenshot of mac with the outlook preferences window open and General circled in red under personal settings.

 

  • Uncheck "Hide On My Computer Folders" and then close the preference panel

 

Screenshot of mac with the general setting open for outlook and the Hide on my computer folders.

 

  • Now, if you go to File > New > Contact List, it should be available for you to create and label your contact list

 

Managing Your Custom Contact Lists 

After creating your custom contact list you will need to complete the following steps in order to manage any list going forward. 

 

  • Click on the little man at the bottom left of the Outlook window

 

Screenshot of mac with desktop outlook open and the people icon circled at the bottom left of the window.

 

  • Next you will need to click on your email on the left hand side. You will see a list in the column to the right of your email that you just clicked containing any contact lists you have made

 

Screenshot of mac with desktop out look open and under addresses or the people icon lists of contacts will now appear in the left side bars.

 

  • Click on the list you would like to edit. Here you can add or delete anyone who appears on the list

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Support Center via a HappyFox ticket or by calling 719-520-2211. 

 

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