How to Import Data in Outlook 2016 for Mac
The next logical thing to do when you have exported your data from your Outlook Mail in Mac - is to import it. Importing Data can vary on different reasons, including moving to a newer version of Outlook Mailbox for Mac.
Though we have a guide on how to import your data in Outlook 2011 for Mac; however, we recommend upgrading your Outlook and import your data from there to avoid email securities and file compatibility issues. In this article, you will learn:
What You Need to Do Before Importing
Before importing data into your Outlook, you need to:
And make sure to save or convert to a .olm file type, to make it compatible on a Mac OS platform.
How to Import Data in Outlook for Mac
Follow the steps below to start importing your Data in Outlook for Mac.
| Step 1. | Open Outlook on your Mac desktop. |
| Step 2. | Click the Tools tab and click the Import ribbon option. |
| Step 3. | Select the Outlook for Mac archive file (.olm) option on the Import window, then click Continue. |
| Step 4. | Locate the destination of the file to import from your directory, then click Import. |
| Step 5. | A confirmation message window will appear that importing data is successful and click the Finish button. |
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