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Your Outlook Autocomplete List

Introduction Why Delete Addresses from Your Outlook Autocomplete?

The Outlook autocomplete list, while convenient, can quickly become cluttered with outdated or incorrect email addresses. This can lead to embarrassing typos, wasted time, and a generally frustrating email experience. This guide provides clear, concise instructions on how to delete unwanted addresses from your Outlook autocomplete list, ensuring a smoother and more efficient email workflow.

Whether you're using Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, or Outlook.com, we've got you covered. Follow these simple steps to clean up your autocomplete suggestions and regain control of your inbox.

Removing A Single Address from Outlook Autocomplete

Deleting a single, incorrect address is straightforward. Here's how:

1. Compose a New Email: Start by creating a new email message in Outlook.

2. Enter the Address: In the 'To' field, begin typing the name or email address you want to remove. The autocomplete list will appear, showing potential matches.

3. Select and Delete: Use the down arrow key to highlight the unwanted entry in the autocomplete list. Then, press the 'Delete' key (or click the 'X' next to the entry) to remove it.

Deleting All Addresses from the Outlook Autocomplete List

If you want a clean slate, you can clear the entire autocomplete list. The process varies slightly depending on your Outlook version:

Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, and 2010:

1. Go to the 'File' tab.

2. Select 'Options'.

3. In the Outlook Options dialog box, select the 'Mail' category.

4. In the 'Send messages' section, click the 'Empty Auto-Complete List' button.

5. Confirm by selecting 'Yes' in the dialog box.

Outlook 2007:

1. Select Tools > Options.

2. Select E-mail options.

3. Select Advanced E-mail Options.

4. Clear the Suggest names while completing To, Cc, and Bcc fields check box.

5. Click OK.

Outlook.com: The autocomplete list for Outlook.com is linked to your contacts. To remove an address, you must delete it from the contact entry. Follow these steps:

1. Go to the View Switcher and select 'People'.

2. Select the contact containing the unwanted email address.

3. Select 'Edit'.

4. Delete the outdated or incorrect address.

5. Select 'Save'.

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Clean up your autocomplete list and enjoy a more efficient and error-free email experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions related to Outlook autocomplete:

How do I block an email address in Outlook? To block an email address, right-click on a message from the sender you want to block and select 'Junk' > 'Block Sender.' Future messages from that sender will go to your Junk folder.

How do I export an address book from Outlook? To export your contacts, go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export > Export to a File > Comma Separated Values. Select Contacts, choose a location to save the file, and click Finish.