Delete a contact in Outlook 2016 for Windows

This guide explains how to delete contacts from your Contacts list.

Instructions

1. Go to People to access your contact list.

Fig 1. Locations of Contacts option
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2. Now highlight the contact you want to delete, right-click on the contact, and select Delete.

Fig 2. Example of deleting a contact using right-click
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3. Alternatively, highlight the contact you want to delete and click the Delete button in the ribbon.

Fig 3. Example of deleting a contact using the Delete button
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Related guides and other info:

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

Help and support

• Contact the IT Services.