This document will explain how to export the address book in Outlook Express as a comma-separated value (.csv) file.

Exporting the Address Book to a .CSV file

  1. From the File menu in Outlook Express, choose Export and then Address Book.

  • In the Address Book Export Tool dialog box, click Text File (Comma Separated Values), and then click Export.

  • In the CSV Export dialog box, click Browse to choose the location on your computer (such as your Desktop) where you wish to save your exported address book.
  • In the File Name area on the Save As: dialog box, type the name of your address book and then click Save.

  • Click Next.
    1. On the next screen, select the check boxes for the fields that you want to export, and then click Finish.

  • Click Finish and then click Close.