Microsoft Outlook 2011 For Mac Switch Identities

If you’re used to working in Windows Outlook, but want to switch to Outlook 2011 for Mac, don’t worry — Microsoft makes it easy to switch over. Outlook 2011 is the first Outlook version to take advantage of the new Outlook Identity format. Before starting this process, make a note of the account settings in Outlook for Windows. In Outlook 2010 for Windows, choose File→Info→Account Settings.

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Outlook for Mac 2011 is a new e-mail client and personal information manager from Microsoft, not just an upgrade to its predecessor, Entourage 2008 ( ). Outlook 2011 has some features that Entourage had, but if you approach Outlook 2011 expecting it to be an upgraded Entourge, you’re going to be frustrated. Note:  In Outlook 2011 for Mac, profiles were called identities. The Outlook Profile Manager (previously called the Microsoft Database Utility) is installed as part of your Office installation, and it allows you to create new profiles, edit or delete profiles, and set your default profile. 2017-1-25  Outlook: Check the Office 2011 Identities folder in this location to see if you have more than one Identity listed. /Documents/Microsoft User Data/Office 2011 Identities/your identity. Outlook expect the folder to be in your Documents folder. For OS X users, that's the Documents folder in.

If you’re using a version of Outlook for Windows older than Outlook 2010, check Outlook Help for instructions for making an Outlook data file (.pst).

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You can migrate your Windows Outlook Identity by making an Outlook data file (.pst) in Outlook for Windows and then importing the .pst file into Outlook 2011 for Mac. Here’s how to save your Outlook data file in Outlook 2010 for Windows.

  1. In Outlook 2010 for Windows, choose File→Options→Advanced→Export and then click the Export button.

    The Import and Export wizard displays. If you don’t see the wizard, try minimizing the visible window, because the wizard may display behind the current window.

  2. Select Export to a File and then click the Next button.

  3. Select Outlook Data File (.pst) and then click the Next button.

    The Select a Folder to Export From dialog displays with the proper folder selected and the Include Subfolders check box selected.

  4. Click the Next button.

  5. Give your file a name (be sure to use .pst as the file extension) and then click the Browse button to choose a file location. Note its location and then click the Finish button.

    Outlook asks whether you want to give your file a password.

  6. Leave the Password fields blank and then click OK.

    If you click the Cancel button, Outlook not only cancels adding a password, it cancels making your (.pst) file, and you’ll have to start over in frustration.

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  1. To switch Identities within Outlook 2011, simply hold down the Option key when launching Outlook. This will launch the Database Utility. Select + 'Create a New Identity', then 'Set as default'. Please note the following: 1. You can no longer select Switch Identities in Outlook as this former Entourage feature is no longer available.
  2. The steps to switch between identities in Outlook 2011 on a Mac are: Quit Outlook (Note that you must Quit, don't just close the window. The Command-Q key combination quits any application on a Mac) Quit all other Microsoft applications running on the Mac (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.).
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Outlook prepares the data file, which you should copy or move to your Mac using a method of your choice. (DVD, USB drive, SkyDrive, and SharePoint are but four of many possible transfer methods.)

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Importing an Outlook for Windows data file

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To import your saved .pst file in Outlook for Mac, follow these steps:

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  1. In Outlook 2011 for Mac, choose File→Import from the menu bar.

  2. Select Outlook Data File (.pst) and then click the right-arrow button at the lower-right corner of the dialog.

  3. Select Outlook for Windows Data File (.pst) and then click the right arrow.

  4. Navigate to the Outlook data file and click the Import button.

    Outlook imports your Identity. If it seems like nothing is happening and the progress bar got all the way to the end, just keep waiting. Eventually you see the Done button.

  5. Click Done.

    Your Identity has been successfully imported.

  6. In Outlook 2011 for Mac, choose Tools→Accounts from the menu bar.

    Enter account information to restore your accounts.