Outlook: Find and delete duplicate contacts

You don't have to do too much to free your contacts from duplicate contacts in Outlook. We describe the necessary steps in this practical tip.

Find duplicate contacts in Outlook

The steps below relate to Outlook 2010, but are similar in other versions.

1. Open the contact folder to be checked under "Contacts".
2. Decide on the "View" tab. In the "Current view" section, click "Change view".
3. Then select the "Phone" option.
4. In the clear list you can now sort your contacts according to various criteria and filter out your duplicate contacts.