Microsoft Outlook 2000 E-mail and Fax Guide
A tutorial and reference for advanced users and administrators.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Microsoft Outlook 2000 E-mail and Fax Guide
Part III: Advanced Topics
Chapter List
- Chapter 20: Importing and Exporting Data
- Chapter 21: Using the Rules Wizard and Out of Office Assistant
- Chapter 22: Microsoft Outlook Forms and Templates
- Chapter 23: Using Microsoft Outlook to Collaborate
- Chapter 24: Securing Messages
- Chapter 25: Housekeeping and Troubleshooting
Overview
One of the first things you will want to do with Outlook is import contacts and information from other sources, including an Outlook Express address book, an Exchange or Outlook Personal Address Book (PAB), Microsoft Schedule+, databases, or personal information managers. In many cases, Outlook offers to perform the import right away either as part of setup or when you first run Outlook.
The principal limitation of Outlook's import function is that it does not allow you to import to user-defined fields. See "Importing or Exporting Custom Fields" at the end of this chapter for suggested workarounds.
Import Techniques
To import data into Outlook, choose File, Import and Export. Table 20-1 lists the different sources from which Outlook can import data. Some converters, such as the PAB converter, are installed automatically. Others are installed only when you first attempt to use them, so it's a good idea to keep your Office or Outlook CD handy or know where the Outlook setup files are located on your network.
| Import source | File type | Required converter | Must have source data program installed on system |
|---|---|---|---|
| vCard file | .vcf | Installed with Outlook | No |
| iCalendar or vCalendar file | .ics... |
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