Create a new contact in Outlook 2016 for Windows

Learn how to create a new contact in Outlook 2016.

Instructions

1. Within Outlook, select the People icon within the bottom left hand corner.

Fig 1. Location of the People icon in Outlook 2016
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2. Now click on the New Contact button to create a new contact.

Fig 2. Location of New Contact button
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3. Fill in the details for your new contact, when you have completed the record, click on the Save & Close button.

Fig 3. Illustration of completed contact card
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4. Your new contact should now be added to your contacts list.

Fig 4. Example of successfully added new contact
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Related guides and other info:

• Search the Global Address List (GAL)
• Delete a contact
• Create a Contact Group (local distribution list)
• About distribution lists

Help and support

• Contact the IT Services.