Tip #82 - Outlook - Adding Contacts from an Email

100 Computer Tips in 100 Days

Tip #82 - Outlook - Adding Contacts from an Email

I find it amusing when I go to an office or home and see little pieces of paper around with email addresses written on them. When I inquire about them I’m told that the individual was making a note of the email address so that they could type it in their address book. Hum, I see another training moment!

Microsoft makes it really easy for you to add email addresses as long as you have an email from that person.  

• Find that person’s email and double click to open it in its own window.
• Move your mouse on to their address in the email and click with the right mouse button.
• From the menu choose “Add to Outlook Contacts”.
• The new contacts window will appear with the name and email address already populated. Add any further information and click the Save and Close option.

That’s it. That person has been added to your contacts! No more little pieces of paper with email addresses scribbled on them.

Happy computing!

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