Data Interchange

Importing Data

12.1.3. Importing contacts in the CSV format

The following CSV files are supported:

  • Standard CSV files with comma separated values

  • CSV files from the following Microsoft Outlook versions:

    • Microsoft Outlook 2003, 2007

    • German, English, and French language versions

The correct format of the CSV file is automatically recognized. The data assignment to specific data fields depends on the assignment in your configuration. Further information are provided by your administrator or host.

How to import contacts from a CSV file:

  1. Launch the Address Book app.

  2. Select the folder for importing the contacts to in the folder tree.

  3. Click the Folder-specific actions icon next to the folder name. Click on Import.

  4. Select the data format. Click on Import.

Result: The contacts are added to the folder.