Importing IM addresses from Excel

[Anna]

Hello - I am using Outlook & Excel 2003 version for both.

I want to import from Excel into Contacts only two columns into Outlook -
Full Name and IM address. I tried and only the full name came over - its like
the IM address disappeared. Then I tried name, email address and IM - only
the name and email address appear - what did I do wrong?

The Excel file is saved as a ".csv" file.

Thanks, Anna Marie

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

The IM field is not included in the fields Outlook exports so it can't be
imported.

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[Karl Timmermans]

Depending on importance of this requirement - you may find ContactGenie
QuickPort of interest - IM Address is included in the list of import/export
fields
http://www.contactgenie.com/quickport_4_outlook.htm

Karl
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[Anna]

Hi - I decided to place the IM in the Notes field. I can keep in that field
or cut, copy & paste it into the IM field. Thanks for your response.

Take care, Anna