Done in a flash: simply add a photo to a contact

Adding a photo to your Outlook contacts makes faces far easier to recall. Switch to People view, open a contact, click the photo placeholder, choose your image, then save. Need to update it later? Right-click the picture to change or remove it in seconds. A quick, personal touch that makes everyday contact management clearer and more reliable.

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15 September 2025

Annika D. asks:
I use Outlook to manage our appointments and all contacts in our club. Unfortunately, I find it very difficult to remember the names of the faces. My friend Hilde recently said that I could also add a photo to the Outlook contacts. That would certainly make it easier for me to recognize people. Can you tell me where I can insert the photos and how to do this?

Hiroshi Nakanishi replies:
Dear Ms. D., that’s a great ...