Can i export mail accounts from outlook 2016 for mac
Yes, you can export mail accounts from Outlook 2016 for Mac. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Exporting Account Settings
- Open Outlook 2016 for Mac.
- Go to Outlook > Preferences.
- Click on Accounts.
- Select the account you want to export (e.g., Gmail, Exchange, IMAP, etc.).
- Click on the Advanced tab.
- Click on the Export button next to Export Account Settings.
- Choose a location to save the file (e.g., your desktop).
- Click Export to save the account settings as a
.csv
file.
Method 2: Exporting Mailbox Data
- Open Outlook 2016 for Mac.
- Go to Outlook > Preferences.
- Click on Accounts.
- Select the account you want to export (e.g., Gmail, Exchange, IMAP, etc.).
- Click on the Advanced tab.
- Click on the Export button next to Export Mailbox Data.
- Choose a location to save the file (e.g., your desktop).
- Select the type of data you want to export (e.g., emails, contacts, calendar events).
- Click Export to save the mailbox data as a
.pst
file.
Note: When exporting mailbox data, you can choose to export all data or select specific folders or items to export.
Method 3: Using the Outlook Export Tool
- Open Outlook 2016 for Mac.
- Go to Outlook > Tools > Export.
- Select the account you want to export (e.g., Gmail, Exchange, IMAP, etc.).
- Choose the type of data you want to export (e.g., emails, contacts, calendar events).
- Select the location to save the file (e.g., your desktop).
- Click Export to save the data as a
.pst
file.
Remember to choose the correct export format (.csv or.pst) depending on your needs. If you're exporting account settings, a .csv
file is suitable. If you're exporting mailbox data, a .pst
file is recommended.