contacts not showing up in address list

[Guest]

I try to do the following and it is "Grayed" out and I can not put a check in
the box. Why ?

Open Outlook in Folder View, right click on Contacts folder, go to
properties, Outlook Address Bk tab and choose Use this folder as an address
book.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

You need to add the Outlook Address Book to your profile. Method depends on
your version, which you forgot to post.
Read this to get started:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287563&Product=ol2002