I'm uploading about 2000 contacts adn mapping information to various fields.

Can I change the way I view my ADDRESS book. I have been trying to change
it so shows company (Last,First).

I'm starting with a blank address book, changing the settings in
tools/options and contacts before i import but it won't apply the changes...
can anyone help?

Importing with Outlook's Import Wizard is the worst way to create Contacts.
The settings you specify for derived fields like "File As," "Full Name," and
"Email Display As" will not be applied to Contacts you import.
Why must you use Import to create these Contacts?
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Russ Valentine
"Jenn in Davidson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
message news:F7678B9B-8C3F-4166-A2A6-(E-Mail Removed)...
> I'm uploading about 2000 contacts adn mapping information to various
> fields.
>
> Can I change the way I view my ADDRESS book. I have been trying to change
> it so shows company (Last,First).
>
> I'm starting with a blank address book, changing the settings in
> tools/options and contacts before i import but it won't apply the
> changes...
> can anyone help?

"Jenn in Davidson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:F7678B9B-8C3F-4166-A2A6-(E-Mail Removed)...

> I'm uploading about 2000 contacts adn mapping information to various fields.
>
> Can I change the way I view my ADDRESS book. I have been trying to change
> it so shows company (Last,First).

The Address Book view of your Contacts is not customizable.
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]