Software & Apps > MS Office How to Print Your Outlook Address Book Print a hard copy of those important addresses in Outlook By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 21, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Outlook Word Excel Powerpoint What to Know Go to People > select contacts folder to print > select File > Print > Print Options > Phone Directory Style.To filter contacts to show only contacts you wish to print, select View > View Settings > Filter.To print a single contact, select contacts folder and double-click the contact, then select File > Print. This article explains how to print your address book in Outlook. The instructions apply to Outlook for Microsoft 365 and Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, and 2010. Print Phone Directory Style in Outlook There are several ways to print your Outlook contacts. You can use the Phone Directory print option to create a hard copy directory of some or all of your contacts in Outlook. Start Outlook. At the bottom of the Navigation pane, select People to open your Outlook Contacts list. In the My Contacts pane, select the contacts folder you want to print. You can filter your contacts so that only the contacts that you wish to print will appear. Go to the View tab, select View Settings, and choose Filter to filter by criteria such as a company. If you have assigned categories to your contacts, you can filter by a category, as well. After you have filtered the contacts, the printing steps are the same as if you are printing all contacts. Select File > Print. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + P to open the Print page. Select Print Options. In the Settings section, choose Phone Directory Style to create a hard copy phone directory. The preview changes to display the selected style. If you wish to select another print style, you have several options including Card Style, Booklet Style, and Memo Style. In the Print dialog box, select the page range that you want to print and the number of copies. To change the font, choose a different paper size, or add a header or footer, select Page Setup. Select Define Styles > Edit if you wish to make other changes, such as choosing a different font, the fields you want to include, the paper size, or header and footer options. Select Print. Because printer settings and features vary, refer to your manufacturer's manual or website to find out about advanced printing options, such as double-sided printing. Print a Single Contact You can print the information for a single contact, if desired. Select the contacts folder containing the contact whose information you want to print. Double-click the contact to open it. Select File > Print and print the page. FAQ How do I print an email from Outlook? To print an email from Outlook Online, open the email and go to File > Print. To print from the Outlook app, select the three-dot menu > Print. You can even print incoming mail in Outlook automatically. How do I export an address book from Outlook? To export an Outlook address book so that you can use Outlook contacts on another computer, go to People and choose a contacts folder or All Contacts, then select Manage > Export Contacts > Export. How do I add contacts to my address book in Outlook? To add a contact to your Outlook address book, go to People > New Contact. To add a contact from an email, select the contact name in the From or Cc field, then choose Show more > Add to contacts. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit