How to Delete Contacts from Mac Mail Address Book

Are you tired of cluttered contact lists in your Mac Mail address book? Deleting unwanted contacts can be a straightforward process if you know where to look. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to delete contacts from your Mac Mail address book.

Deleting a Single Contact

To delete a single contact, follow these steps:

1. Open the Contacts tab and select the contact you want to delete.

2. Tap and hold or right-click on the contact, then select 'Delete' from the dropdown menu.

3. Confirm that you want to delete the contact by tapping 'Delete' again in the confirmation window.

Deleting Multiple Contacts

To delete multiple contacts at once, follow these steps:

1. Open the Contacts tab and select the contacts you want to delete by holding down the CTRL key (or CMD key on Mac) while selecting each contact.

2. Right-click one of the selected contacts to add a check mark next to each selected contact.

3. Confirm that you want to delete the selected contacts by tapping 'Delete' again in the confirmation window.

Deleting Contacts from Previous Recipients

If you want to clear the list of addresses that pop up as suggestions but are not in your address book, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Window menu and select 'Previous Recipients.'

2. Edit or clear the list from there.

Important Note

When deleting a Skype contact that is also a contact from your device's synced address book, they will only be deleted on Skype, not on your device. You can edit and remove contacts in the standalone Address Book app to manage your contacts more efficiently.

After you delete contacts, it's essential to note that the deleted contacts may still be able to see your detailed profile information. Learn more about who can see your profile on Skype to ensure your privacy.

By following these simple steps, you should be able to effectively delete unwanted contacts from your Mac Mail address book and keep your contact list organized.

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