How to Set Up and Use Windows People for Contact Management

Windows People is a built-in contact management app in Windows 10. It allows you to easily organize and manage your contacts in one place. Whether you want to store phone numbers, email addresses, or social media accounts, Windows People makes it simple to keep all your contacts organized and accessible. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up and using Windows People for effective contact management.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, please make sure you are using Windows 10 operating system.

Step 1: Accessing Windows People

1. To open Windows People, click on the Start menu at the bottom left corner of your screen.
2. Scroll through the list of applications and click on People.

Step 2: Adding Contacts

1. From the Windows People app, click on the Add contact icon (+) in the top left corner.
2. Enter the contact's details such as name, email address, phone number, and any additional information you want to include.
3. To add a photo for the contact, click on the image icon and browse for a photo on your computer.
4. Click Save to add the contact to your list.

Step 3: Organizing and Managing Contacts

1. To edit a contact, click on the contact's name in the list.
2. Update the contact's details or add more information as needed.
3. To delete a contact, select the contact and click on the Delete icon (trash can) at the bottom.
4. You can also use the Filter option at the top to search for specific contacts.

Step 4: Importing Contacts

1. To import contacts from an existing source, click on the Settings icon (three vertical dots) in the top right corner.
2. From the dropdown menu, select Import contacts.
3. Choose the source from which you want to import contacts (e.g., Google, Outlook, etc.).
4. Follow the prompts to sign in to your account and allow access to import the contacts.
5. Once imported, the contacts will be added to your Windows People list.

Step 5: Exporting Contacts

1. To export your contacts from Windows People, click on the Settings icon (three vertical dots) in the top right corner.
2. From the dropdown menu, select Export contacts.
3. Choose the location where you want to save the exported file and click Save.
4. Your contacts will be saved in the chosen location as a CSV file, which can be opened in spreadsheet applications like Excel.

Step 6: Connecting Social Media Accounts

1. Windows People allows you to connect social media accounts to your contacts for easy access to their updates and messages.
2. Click on the contact you want to connect to a social media account.
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the contact's details and click on the Add an account option.
4. Select the social media platform you want to connect (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
5. Follow the prompts to sign in to your account and authorize the connection.
6. The contact's social media updates and messages will now be available within the Windows People app.

Step 7: Syncing with Microsoft Account

1. By signing in to Windows 10 with your Microsoft account, you can automatically sync your contacts across multiple devices.
2. Click on the Settings icon (three vertical dots) in the top right corner.
3. From the dropdown menu, select Accounts.
4. Click on Add account and select Microsoft account.
5. Follow the prompts to sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.
6. Once signed in, your contacts will be synced automatically to any device where you are logged in with the same Microsoft account.

Congratulations! You have successfully set up and learned how to use Windows People for contact management. Now you can easily organize, edit, import, export, and connect your contacts in one central app on your Windows 10 device.