Delete a contact in Outlook 2016 for Windows
This guide explains how to delete contacts from your Contacts list.
Instructions
1. Go to People to access your contact list.
![Fig 1. Locations of Contacts option… Fig 1. Locations of Contacts option…](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/isd/sites/isd/files/styles/medium_image/public/migrated-images/delete-contact1_0.png?itok=uGYjakVC)
Fig 1. Locations of Contacts option
View a larger version
2. Now highlight the contact you want to delete, right-click on the contact, and select Delete.
![Fig 2. Example of deleting a contact using right-click… Fig 2. Example of deleting a contact using right-click…](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/isd/sites/isd/files/styles/medium_image/public/migrated-images/delete-contact2.png?itok=OFwNZ54I)
Fig 2. Example of deleting a contact using right-click
View a larger version
3. Alternatively, highlight the contact you want to delete and click the Delete button in the ribbon.
![Fig 3. Example of deleting a contact using the Delete button… Fig 3. Example of deleting a contact using the Delete button…](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/isd/sites/isd/files/styles/medium_image/public/migrated-images/delete-contact3.png?itok=Fu-8i14N)
Fig 3. Example of deleting a contact using the Delete button
View a larger version
Related guides and other info:
- Search the Global Address List (GAL)
- Create a new contact
- Create a Contact Group (local distribution list)
- About distribution lists
Help and support
- Contact the IT Services.
Feedback
We are continually improving our website. Please provide any feedback using the feedback form.
Please note: This form is only to provide feedback. If you require IT support please contact the IT Services Help desk. We can only respond to UCL email addresses.