Users who utilize the Microsoft Mail and Calendar apps can also use the People app to see their most recent conversation with specific individuals and any upcoming scheduled appointments. The People app can be useful at helping you keep your digital Rolodex nice, neat, and all in one place.
Where Can I Access the People App in Windows?
The People app is installed by default in Windows and cannot be uninstalled. Thus the program will always be located in your Start menu. To access the People App, click on your Start menu then search for the application using the search bar. Once the People app appears, click it to open the application.
What Accounts Are Supported by the People App?
The People app imports the preexisting contacts that you have stored with your email account. Supported services for setup of the People App include Outlook.com, Hotmail.com, Live.com, Exchange, Microsoft 365, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and iCloud. Additional services can be set up through the Advanced Settings options, such as Exchange ActiveSync.
Setting Up an Account With the People App
If you’re looking to add your contacts to the People app, you will need to connect the application with an account, such as those noted above. Follow these steps to open the People app for the first time and get started.
How to Create a New Contact File
Have someone new to add to your contact book? Fantastic! Follow these steps to add a new contact file to the People app and save it within the appropriate internet account for later access.
Viewing Events and Conversations With Contacts
To view upcoming events and recent conversations with an individual, merely click on their name on the left-hand side of the People app. The right-hand side of the app will now show the contact’s information as well as any upcoming events and recent conversations.
How to Show Only Specific Contacts in People App
You may opt to only show contacts from a particular account or, if you are using the People app as a phonebook, you may wish only to display contacts with a phone number available. To sort the People App, select the Filter button (the funnel icon) at the top of the screen, then choose the accounts you would like to view, along with whether or not you wish to hide contacts without phone numbers.
How to Combine Contacts
If you have duplicates of contacts across multiple internet accounts, or within the same address book, it is a cinch to combine them. Follow these steps to clean up the People app quickly.
Common People App Settings
To access the Settings options for the People app, select the Settings button (the gear icon) at the top of the screen. From within the Settings menu, you can add additional accounts, remove current accounts, and choose how you wish to sort your contact list.
