Outlook 2019 & 2016: Import Contact Group List

If you find yourself with a contact group list file (.MSG file) that you would like to import into Microsoft Outlook 2019, 2016, or 365 you may wonder how it’s done. We have the steps for you.

Option 1 – Drag from Email to People

If you receive the group list via an email attachment, simply open the email, then drag the attached .MSG file down to the “People” icon at the bottom left corner of the screen in Outlook.

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Option 2 – Drag from Desktop to People

If you the file it in a location on your hard drive such as your Desktop, simply select the “People” option at the bottom of the Outlook window (Shows as a two person icon), then drag and drop the .MSG file to the window.

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Option 3 – Copy the Folder

1. Double-click on the file to open it.
2. Select “File“.
3. From the “Info” area, select “Move item to a different folder“.
4. Select “Copy to folder“.
   
5. Choose “Contacts” > “OK“.

After the list is imported, you will be able to select it from the “Address Book” option when composing an email.