How do I export my Thunderbird address book to Outlook.com
The outlook import doesn't refer to Thunderbird and won't accept an ldif file.
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Yes, unfortunately it's a mess. I also tried to import a csv, but only the names came through.
The Excel Online is accessible by clicking the "More Services" drop-down arrow beside the Outlook icon in the upper left corner, but I don't see any way to open a csv file from my computer. It's probably faster to just import the names and manually copy and paste the email addresses into the Outlook contacts. A poor method, but it will have to do for now.
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Export the file as a Comma Separated file. .csv file Most applications accept this file type.
Thanks. I did this and only the contacts' names were transferred - no e-mail addresses of telephone numbers!
Still not working! I edited the file in Excel, just leaving first and last names and e-mail addresses in columns 2,4 & 47 as you suggested but still only succeeded in transfering the names. When I go to save the edited csv file I receive a message saying that the file may contain features that are not compatible with CSV (comma delimited). I was unable to find the Excel module in Outlook.com I'm beginning to think I should stay with Thunderbird. I thought I'd use Outloook.com as I use different PCs on my travels.
Thanks, that worked - but what an effort! Apart from copying and pasting the addresses I found that 25% of my contacts hadn't been copied via the CSV file! I hope someone fixes the problem for future transfers.