Mar 26 2019
01:35 PM
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Feb 01 2023
09:49 AM
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TechCommunityAP
Mar 26 2019
01:35 PM
- last edited on
Feb 01 2023
09:49 AM
by
TechCommunityAP
Why is is near impossible to simply share a handful of contacts with a couple of co-workers within the 365 environment? I've dug around so much in People, Planner, Teams, Outlook (v16.23), etc. I find it mind-boggling there isn't a quick and simple way to do this. Would be a bonus if they appeared on the Outlook mobile app too but that may be asking way too much. :grinning_face:
Mar 26 2019 01:49 PM
@davebeller I've never used it, but in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center under 'Users' there a company wide Contact section. Might be too wide spread for what you want though.
Mar 26 2019 02:22 PM
@Robin Nilsson That would possibly work, if I had access to it. I'm just an end-user. And I can't seem to get IT to call me back. I've been exploring Planner and the cool stuff that can be done in there (along with all of the 365 apps) and it's so odd that what seems like a basic thing is unavailable. And, in all the sites that have info on sharing contacts within Outlook, show illustrations of features in an Outlook ribbon that aren't in mine (like the Sharing tab that creates an email invite). This would be a good workaround, at least. Then, as I make updates to contacts, it'b be updated for everyone. I guess I need to really hit up IT support. :face_with_rolling_eyes:. Thank you for replying!!
Mar 26 2019 02:44 PM
Mar 26 2019 03:03 PM
Mar 27 2019 03:21 AM
You can simply share your Contacts folder, or a subfolder. Alternatively, you can select (a set of) contact and use the Forward/Share Contacts buttons on top of the ribbon.
Mar 27 2019 07:51 AM
Mar 27 2019 10:52 AM
The Share button is just a fancier way of setting permissions on your Contacts folder, you can do that yourself by right clicking on it -> Properties -> Permissions.
Mar 27 2019 12:12 PM
Mar 28 2019 05:57 AM
You need to grant at least FolderVisible permissions on the Root/Top of Information Store folder, yes.