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    I know how to get into edit mode for modifying the contact forms, but I can't figure out how to change the basic layout of the contact form.

    What I want to do is get rid of the whole upper right section where the photo and accompanying text go. Then I want to move a different section to that area, including adding new fields. Then rearrange the Notes area so it goes across the whole bottom of the contact card.

    I can't figure out how to remove sections or rearrange the layout of the contact card. Can it be done? If so, how?

    Also, from what I have found so far, it is not possible to change the layout of existing contacts. All you can do is create a new contact template for future contacts. The current ones cannot be modified or if they can, you have to do them one at a time. Is this also correct?

    Jonathan

    Wednesday, January 7, 2015 7:26 PM

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    Hi Jonathan,

    Would you please provide a screenshot and point out which parts of the contact form you want to modify? You can send the screenshot to us via sending a message to TN Office Information Collection  ibsofc@microsoft.com.

    In addition, when we edit the first page of the Outlook contact form, it will look like the old Outlook 2002 (and older) forms when published. Just like the below:

    Please tell us if this is want you want to achieve.

    Moreover, the custom contact form won't apply to existing contacts, you'll need to manually modify them one by one. Or, you can change them all at once by using macro. For macro assistance, I'd recommend you post a question in the Outlook for Developers forum:

    https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/office/en-US/home?forum=outlookdev

    Regards,

    Steve Fan
    TechNet Community Support

    It's recommended to download and install Configuration Analyzer Tool (OffCAT), which is developed by Microsoft Support teams. Once the tool is installed, you can run it at any time to scan for hundreds of known issues in Office programs.

    • Marked as answer by Steve Fan Tuesday, January 20, 2015 3:02 AM
    Tuesday, January 13, 2015 4:34 AM
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    Hi Jonathan,

    We just need to edit the first page, and when we publish the form, it will looks like what I posted.

    For example, under Developer tab, we click Design a Form, then double-click the Contact form in the Standard Forms Library. I just adjusted the length of a TextBox control, such as the Display As field:

    Then, just publish the form, it's done.

    Please feel free to post back if you still have any questions on this issue.

    Regards,

    Steve Fan
    TechNet Community Support

    It's recommended to download and install Configuration Analyzer Tool (OffCAT), which is developed by Microsoft Support teams. Once the tool is installed, you can run it at any time to scan for hundreds of known issues in Office programs.

    • Proposed as answer by Steve Fan Monday, January 19, 2015 3:33 PM
    • Marked as answer by Steve Fan Tuesday, January 20, 2015 3:02 AM
    Wednesday, January 14, 2015 1:44 AM

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    Hi Jonathan,

    Would you please provide a screenshot and point out which parts of the contact form you want to modify? You can send the screenshot to us via sending a message to TN Office Information Collection  ibsofc@microsoft.com.

    In addition, when we edit the first page of the Outlook contact form, it will look like the old Outlook 2002 (and older) forms when published. Just like the below:

    Please tell us if this is want you want to achieve.

    Moreover, the custom contact form won't apply to existing contacts, you'll need to manually modify them one by one. Or, you can change them all at once by using macro. For macro assistance, I'd recommend you post a question in the Outlook for Developers forum:

    https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/office/en-US/home?forum=outlookdev

    Regards,

    Steve Fan
    TechNet Community Support

    It's recommended to download and install Configuration Analyzer Tool (OffCAT), which is developed by Microsoft Support teams. Once the tool is installed, you can run it at any time to scan for hundreds of known issues in Office programs.

    • Marked as answer by Steve Fan Tuesday, January 20, 2015 3:02 AM
    Tuesday, January 13, 2015 4:34 AM
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    That is exactly the desired layout I wish to achieve, though with certain fields added. But I want it to have that basic layout and not the default layout seen in Outlook 2010.

    I do realize the custom form won't apply to existing contacts but only to new contacts.

    How do I go about getting the default contact card layout to look like what you posted?

    Jonathan

    Tuesday, January 13, 2015 8:45 PM
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    Hi Jonathan,

    We just need to edit the first page, and when we publish the form, it will looks like what I posted.

    For example, under Developer tab, we click Design a Form, then double-click the Contact form in the Standard Forms Library. I just adjusted the length of a TextBox control, such as the Display As field:

    Then, just publish the form, it's done.

    Please feel free to post back if you still have any questions on this issue.

    Regards,

    Steve Fan
    TechNet Community Support

    It's recommended to download and install Configuration Analyzer Tool (OffCAT), which is developed by Microsoft Support teams. Once the tool is installed, you can run it at any time to scan for hundreds of known issues in Office programs.

    • Proposed as answer by Steve Fan Monday, January 19, 2015 3:33 PM
    • Marked as answer by Steve Fan Tuesday, January 20, 2015 3:02 AM
    Wednesday, January 14, 2015 1:44 AM