how do I delete a contact on my email

ANNE MCMATH 0 Reputation points
2026-10-10T12:15:38.47+00:00

I have several email address's of contacts that I want to delete, as they are deceased etc

Windows for home | Other | Email and communications
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  1. AI answer

    2026-10-10T12:15:51.3966667+00:00

    If the addresses are saved as contacts, delete them from the People area in Outlook:

    • New Outlook or Outlook on the web / Outlook.com
      1. Select People on the side or left pane.
      2. Select the contact to remove.
      3. Select Delete from the ribbon, or right-click the contact and select Delete.
      4. Select Delete again to confirm.
    • Classic Outlook for Windows
      1. Select People on the navigation bar.
      2. Select the contact.
      3. Select Delete on the ribbon, or right-click the contact and select Delete.

    Important:

    • Only contacts stored in personal contacts folders can be deleted.
    • Contacts from the Global Address List cannot be edited or deleted there; those require administrator assistance.

    If the entries are part of a contact list rather than individual contacts, deleting the contact list does not delete the contacts themselves.


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  2. Diana Mariz 11,025 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-10T15:30:49.34+00:00

    Hi Anne,

    To further check on this, are you referring to an Outlook contacts? If so, you may refer to the following links for a more detailed information and guidance on how to delete it:

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