How to Use the Windows Contacts App

The Windows Contacts app is a built-in contact management tool that allows you to store and organize your contacts directly on your Windows computer. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to effectively use the Windows Contacts app.

Step 1: Accessing the Windows Contacts App

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start menu.
2. Type "Contacts" in the search bar, and click on the "Contacts" app from the search results.
3. Alternatively, you can also access the Contacts app by opening the People app from the Start menu, which will redirect you to the Contacts app.

Step 2: Adding a Contact

1. Once you have the Contacts app open, click on the "New contact" button located at the top-left corner of the window.
2. A blank contact form will appear where you can enter the contact's details.
3. Fill in the required fields such as Full Name and Email. You can also provide additional information such as phone numbers, addresses, and notes in the respective fields.
4. To add a photo, click on the "Add photo" button and select an image file from your computer.
5. Once you have filled in all the necessary details, click on the "Save" button at the top of the Contact form to save the contact.

Step 3: Editing a Contact

1. To edit an existing contact, select the contact from the Contacts list on the left-hand side of the app.
2. Click on the "Edit contact" button located at the top-right corner of the window.
3. Update the necessary contact information in the contact form.
4. Click on the "Save" button to save the changes made to the contact.

Step 4: Organizing Contacts

1. The Contacts app allows you to organize your contacts using categories and groups.
2. To create a new category, click on the "New category" button located on the left-hand side pane of the app.
3. Enter a name for the category and click on the "Save" button.
4. To assign contacts to categories, select the desired contact(s) from the Contacts list.
5. From the top menu, click on the "Categorize" button and choose the desired category.

Step 5: Searching for Contacts

1. To search for a specific contact, use the search bar located at the top-right corner of the Contacts app.
2. Enter the contact's name, email, or any other relevant details in the search box.
3. The Contacts app will automatically filter and display the contacts that match the search criteria.

Step 6: Importing and Exporting Contacts

1. The Contacts app allows you to import contacts from other applications or export them to different file formats.
2. To import contacts, click on the "Import" button located on the top menu of the Contacts app. Follow the on-screen instructions to import contacts from sources such as email accounts or CSV files.
3. To export contacts, select the desired contact(s) or category.
4. Click on the "Export" button in the top menu and choose the desired file format (e.g., CSV, vCard).
5. Specify the destination where you want to save the exported file and click "Save" to complete the export process.

Congratulations! You have learned how to effectively use the Windows Contacts app to manage your contacts on your Windows computer. Feel free to explore other features and options available in the app to further customize your contact management experience.