First and Last name wrong way around

[Philip Rive Jersey UK]

Hi I have started to use Outlook 2002 (XP) after previously using outlook
express. I am having trouble importing my outlook express address book to my
contact folder. The problem is I like to store contacts by first name then
last, but after importing them they are visa versa. I have tried various
options in TOOLS > OPTIONS > PREFRENCES > CONTACTS > CONTACT OPTIONS
(deleting the entire contacts list before a new try) with out successes.

Thanks in advance

Philip Rive, Jersey, UK

 

[Mittu]

Hi,

Try removing and re-adding the Outlook Address Book and then try to change
the settings.

Tools-> Email Accounts-> View or change existing Directories and Address
Book-> Remove Outlook Address Book and re-add by clicking on Add-> Other
Additional Address Books->Outlook Address Book. Click Finish.
Close and restart Outlook.
Then go to Tools->Email Accounts-> View or change existing Directories and
Address Book-> Change-> and change the fields for 'Show names by'.
Close and restart Outlook.

Mittu

 

[Joe McGuire]

Maybe this will help:

In OL go to Tools, E-Mail accounts, and enter a dot in View or Change . . .
Highlight your OL Address Book (if not already highlighted) and select
Change. In the window that opens you can switch your setting for Show Names
By.

 

[Philip Rive Jersey UK]

Thankyou Mittu and Joe, for the time you took to help me out. Unfortunately
after trying your solutions I am still left with the last name first? I think
I am going to end up going through all 425 contacts and individually changing
the display as option!!! Unless some other kind sole out there has another
solution??