In Microsoft Outlook, how do I change the default address book?

To change the default address book in Outlook for Windows, follow the appropriate steps below:

Note: UITS recommends that you use the Outlook address book (which is created automatically from information in your Contacts folder) instead of a Personal Address Book. The contacts will be located on the server and accessible from any Outlook client as well as Outlook Web Access, whereas a Personal Address Book is only available from the hard drive of the computer on which you create it.

Outlook 2002 and later

1. From the Tools menu, select Address Book... . The Address Book will open in a new window.
   
   
2. In the new Address Book window, from the Tools menu, select Options... .
   
   
3. Under "Show this address list first:", use the scroll-down menu to select the appropriate listing (i.e., Personal Address Book, Global Address Book, or Outlook Address Book).
   
   
4. To save the changes, click Apply.
   
   
5. To exit, click OK.

Outlook 2000 and earlier

1. From the Tools menu, select Services... , and then click the Addressing tab.
   
   
2. Under "Show this address list first:", use the scroll-down menu to select the appropriate listing (i.e., Personal Address Book, Global Address Book, or Outlook Address Book).
   
   
3. To save the changes, click Apply.
   
   
4. To exit, click OK.

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