XCLN: How to Export GAL Entries to an Outlook Contacts Folder

ID: Q238773

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5
  • Microsoft Outlook, versions 2000, 97, 98

SUMMARY

This article will step you through exporting Global Address List (GAL) members to a Personal Address Book (PAB), and then importing them to an Outlook Contacts folder.


MORE INFORMATION

  1. Using Outlook, add a personal folder and a Personal Address Book to your profile.


  2. Create a temporary Contacts folder in the new personal folder you just created.


  3. On the Tools menu, click Address Book. Click to select the recipients you want to add as Outlook contacts. Right-click the selected recipients and click Add to Personal Address Book.


  4. On the File menu, click Import and Export.


  5. Click Import from another program or file, and then click Next.


  6. In the Select file type to import from list, click Personal Address Book, and then click Next.


  7. Select the temporary Contacts folder previously created, and then click Next.


  8. Click Finish to import the users from your PAB to the Contacts folder in your personal folder.


You can now drag the contacts to any Microsoft Exchange Server location, whether it be a Mailbox Contacts folder, or a Contacts public folder.

Additional query words: export import msmail fax contacts folder

Keywords : exc4 exc5 exc55
Version : WINDOWS:2000,97,98; winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Platform : WINDOWS winnt
Issue type : kbhowto kbinfo


Last Reviewed: September 28, 1999
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