How to copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook..

Sapa1001 · External Since: Aug 31, 2004 Posts: 3

How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003 when the
"Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available and my
Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?

Russ Valentine · External Since: Aug 29, 2004 Posts: 70

Something is wrong with this picture. The option would be available if in
fact you had added the Outlook Address Book to your profile.
Read the instructions again:
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287563&Product=ol2003" target="_blank">http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287563&Product=ol2003</a>

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"Sapa1001" <Sapa1001.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B0783683-AC26-4554-81F9-6AD597A95182@microsoft.com...
> How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003 when
> the
> "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available and
> my
> Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?

Sapa1001 · External Since: Aug 31, 2004 Posts: 3

Hi Russ,
Thanks for the info. I followed these same instructions before I posted to
the Duscussion Group. My Outllook Address Book is there. In fact I've tried
adding it again, which I'm not able to do becuase it's already there. I
still cannot select "Show this folder as an email address book". I'm
stumped. Could the following be factors:
I'm not using MS Exchange.
My email is internet based (I'm on a company LAN)
I've also loaded "Business Contacts Manager" (which I don't really need and
can remove if needed)
Thoughts?

"Russ Valentine" wrote:

> Something is wrong with this picture. The option would be available if in
> fact you had added the Outlook Address Book to your profile.
> Read the instructions again:
<font color=purple> > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287563&Product=ol2003</font" target="_blank">http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287563&Product...2003&lt</a>>
>
> --
> Russ Valentine
> [MVP-Outlook]
> "Sapa1001" <Sapa1001.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B0783683-AC26-4554-81F9-6AD597A95182@microsoft.com...
  > > How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003 when
  > > the
  > > "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available and
  > > my
  > > Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?
>
>
>

Russ Valentine · External Since: Aug 29, 2004 Posts: 70

Remove and re-add the Outlook Address Book Service, restarting Outlook in
between.
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Sapa1001" <Sapa1001.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Russ,
> Thanks for the info. I followed these same instructions before I posted
> to
> the Duscussion Group. My Outllook Address Book is there. In fact I've
> tried
> adding it again, which I'm not able to do becuase it's already there. I
> still cannot select "Show this folder as an email address book". I'm
> stumped. Could the following be factors:
> I'm not using MS Exchange.
> My email is internet based (I'm on a company LAN)
> I've also loaded "Business Contacts Manager" (which I don't really need
> and
> can remove if needed)
> Thoughts?
>
> "Russ Valentine" wrote:
>
  >> Something is wrong with this picture. The option would be available if in
  >> fact you had added the Outlook Address Book to your profile.
  >> Read the instructions again:
<font color=green>  >> <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287563&Product=ol2003</font" target="_blank">http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287563&Product...2003&lt</a>>
  >>
  >> --
  >> Russ Valentine
  >> [MVP-Outlook]
  >> "Sapa1001" <Sapa1001.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
  >> news:B0783683-AC26-4554-81F9-6AD597A95182@microsoft.com...
   >> > How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003
   >> > when
   >> > the
   >> > "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available
   >> > and
   >> > my
   >> > Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?
  >>
  >>
  >>

Sapa1001 · External Since: Aug 31, 2004 Posts: 3

I just knew it had to be something simple. YOU are awesome!! Thanks a ton!

"Russ Valentine" wrote:

> Remove and re-add the Outlook Address Book Service, restarting Outlook in
> between.
> --
> Russ Valentine
> [MVP-Outlook]
> "Sapa1001" <Sapa1001 DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4EABC473-3E58-4820-A07E-998497DCE63A@microsoft.com...
  > > Hi Russ,
  > > Thanks for the info. I followed these same instructions before I posted
  > > to
  > > the Duscussion Group. My Outllook Address Book is there. In fact I've
  > > tried
  > > adding it again, which I'm not able to do becuase it's already there. I
  > > still cannot select "Show this folder as an email address book". I'm
  > > stumped. Could the following be factors:
  > > I'm not using MS Exchange.
  > > My email is internet based (I'm on a company LAN)
  > > I've also loaded "Business Contacts Manager" (which I don't really need
  > > and
  > > can remove if needed)
  > > Thoughts?
  > >
  > > "Russ Valentine" wrote:
  > >
   > >> Something is wrong with this picture. The option would be available if in
   > >> fact you had added the Outlook Address Book to your profile.
   > >> Read the instructions again:
<font color=brown>   > >> <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287563&Product=ol2003</font" target="_blank">http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287563&Product...2003&lt</a>>
   > >>
   > >> --
   > >> Russ Valentine
   > >> [MVP-Outlook]
   > >> "Sapa1001" <Sapa1001 DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
   > >> news:B0783683-AC26-4554-81F9-6AD597A95182@microsoft.com...
   > >> > How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003
   > >> > when
   > >> > the
   > >> > "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available
   > >> > and
   > >> > my
   > >> > Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?
   > >>
   > >>
   > >>
>
>
>

Shandell4rin · External Since: Jul 04, 2005 Posts: 1

"Sapa1001" wrote:

> How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003 when the
> "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available and my
> Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?

Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlo · External Since: Mar 21, 2005 Posts: 8749

There is no copying or exporting involved. Read the directions:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287563&Product=ol2002

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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Shandell4rin" <Shandell4rin DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> "Sapa1001" wrote:
>
>> How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003 when
>> the
>> "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available and
>> my
>> Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?

dreamwx · External Since: Feb 03, 2009 Posts: 1

"Sapa1001" wrote:

> How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003 when the
> "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available and my
> Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?

Brian Tillman [MVP - Outl · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 985

"dreamwx" <dreamwx.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> "Sapa1001" wrote:
>
>> How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003 when
>> the
>> "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available and
>> my
>> Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?

Any particular reason you included only a quote of someone else's message?
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

norie · External Since: Apr 18, 2009 Posts: 1

"Sapa1001" wrote:

> How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003 when the
> "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available and my
> Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?

Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlo · External Since: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 8425

Did you have a question, or were you just showing us you know how to create
blank replies? The question you quoted is irrelevant since there is no
address book in Outlook and you would never try to transfer data via the
address book view.
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"norie" <norie.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> "Sapa1001" wrote:
>
>> How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003 when
>> the
>> "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available and
>> my
>> Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?

moot · External Since: Sep 19, 2006 Posts: 2

Russ, you seem in the know.
I have a problem. Am using Outlook 2003.
Have followed instrusctions to bring across addresses from Outlook Express,
and now have them in my "Contacts" folder.
But... whenever I click the "To..." on a new email, it brings up "Address
Book" (which has nothing in it).
I followed posted advice to 'select' the Contact' on that screen - but it
isn't available. I also followed the instructions on the address mentioned
above which says to open 'folder' go to 'address book' and click "Show this
folder as an email address book" - unfortunately the area is 'grey' and
unclickable.
I am stuck....

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

> Did you have a question, or were you just showing us you know how to create
> blank replies? The question you quoted is irrelevant since there is no
> address book in Outlook and you would never try to transfer data via the
> address book view.
> --
> Russ Valentine
> [MVP-Outlook]
> "norie" <norie.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:26C18308-273C-45BA-B9FE-FA1C46CF2653@microsoft.com...
> >
> >
> > "Sapa1001" wrote:
> >
> >> How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003 when
> >> the
> >> "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available and
> >> my
> >> Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?
>
>

Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlo · External Since: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 8425

First step is to make sure you have added the address book service to this
profile as explained here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287563&Product=ol2002

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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"moot" <moot.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B2B2F26A-1701-4BAF-9088-775A8D1BC8A5@microsoft.com...
> Russ, you seem in the know.
> I have a problem. Am using Outlook 2003.
> Have followed instrusctions to bring across addresses from Outlook
> Express,
> and now have them in my "Contacts" folder.
> But... whenever I click the "To..." on a new email, it brings up "Address
> Book" (which has nothing in it).
> I followed posted advice to 'select' the Contact' on that screen - but it
> isn't available. I also followed the instructions on the address mentioned
> above which says to open 'folder' go to 'address book' and click "Show
> this
> folder as an email address book" - unfortunately the area is 'grey' and
> unclickable.
> I am stuck....
>
> "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>
>> Did you have a question, or were you just showing us you know how to
>> create
>> blank replies? The question you quoted is irrelevant since there is no
>> address book in Outlook and you would never try to transfer data via the
>> address book view.
>> --
>> Russ Valentine
>> [MVP-Outlook]
>> "norie" <norie.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:26C18308-273C-45BA-B9FE-FA1C46CF2653@microsoft.com...
>> >
>> >
>> > "Sapa1001" wrote:
>> >
>> >> How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003
>> >> when
>> >> the
>> >> "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available
>> >> and
>> >> my
>> >> Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts
>> >> Directory?
>>
>>

Tom461 · External Since: Jul 18, 2009 Posts: 3

My wife just showed me an "Address Book" icon in her Outlook 2003.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

> Did you have a question, or were you just showing us you know how to create
> blank replies? The question you quoted is irrelevant since there is no
> address book in Outlook and you would never try to transfer data via the
> address book view.
> --
> Russ Valentine
> [MVP-Outlook]
> "norie" <norie DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:26C18308-273C-45BA-B9FE-FA1C46CF2653@microsoft.com...
> >
> >
> > "Sapa1001" wrote:
> >
> >> How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003 when
> >> the
> >> "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available and
> >> my
> >> Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?
>
>

Gordon · External Since: Mar 09, 2009 Posts: 210

"Tom461" <Tom461 DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:513DC994-9223-4732-A4D9-AECF0530A9D6@microsoft.com...
> My wife just showed me an "Address Book" icon in her Outlook 2003.

All that does is to present the User with a view of the contacts folder.

macthewrite · External Since: Aug 03, 2009 Posts: 1

"Sapa1001" wrote:

> How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003 when the
> "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available and my
> Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?

Brian Tillman [MVP - Outl · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 985

"macthewrite" <macthewrite RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> "Sapa1001" wrote:
>
>> How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003 when
>> the
>> "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available and my
>> Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?

Was it your intention to post nothing more than a quote of someone else's
message?
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

djet · External Since: Oct 16, 2009 Posts: 1

I did all this, just as you wrote it and still cannot get my Contacts to
show in the Address Book. Only my LDAP directory is available. Any more
words of wisdom?

> "Russ Valentine" wrote:
>
> > Remove and re-add the Outlook Address Book Service, restarting Outlook in
> > between.
> > --
> > Russ Valentine
> > [MVP-Outlook]
> > "Sapa1001" <Sapa1001.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:4EABC473-3E58-4820-A07E-998497DCE63A@microsoft.com...
> > > Hi Russ,
> > > Thanks for the info. I followed these same instructions before I posted
> > > to
> > > the Duscussion Group. My Outllook Address Book is there. In fact I've
> > > tried
> > > adding it again, which I'm not able to do becuase it's already there. I
> > > still cannot select "Show this folder as an email address book". I'm
> > > stumped. Could the following be factors:
> > > I'm not using MS Exchange.
> > > My email is internet based (I'm on a company LAN)
> > > I've also loaded "Business Contacts Manager" (which I don't really need
> > > and
> > > can remove if needed)
> > > Thoughts?
> > >
> > > "Russ Valentine" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Something is wrong with this picture. The option would be available if in
> > >> fact you had added the Outlook Address Book to your profile.
> > >> Read the instructions again:
> > >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287563&Product=ol2003
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> Russ Valentine
> > >> [MVP-Outlook]
> > >> "Sapa1001" <Sapa1001.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:B0783683-AC26-4554-81F9-6AD597A95182@microsoft.com...
> > >> > How do you copy/export contacts to the address book in Outlook 2003
> > >> > when
> > >> > the
> > >> > "Show this folder as an e-mail address book" option is not available
> > >> > and
> > >> > my
> > >> > Outlook Address Book is already added in the E-Mail Accounts Directory?
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
> >

Brian Tillman [MVP - Outl · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 985

"djet" <djet RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:ED620B8D-FF22-4B32-9BDA-52FC83243F93@microsoft.com...

> I did all this, just as you wrote it and still cannot get my Contacts to
> show in the Address Book. Only my LDAP directory is available. Any more
> words of wisdom?

After you removed and re-added the Outlook Address Book service to the mail
profile, did you go back the the properties of the Contacts folder and enable
it as an address book?
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]