Catherine Meyer

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Catherine,<br />
As Brian has stated - <br />
1.Even open up Notepad on your workstation<br />
2.Copy all the contacts to the notepad&gt; Click Edit&gt;Click Replace<br />
3.Find what &nbsp;&quot; or ' &nbsp;whatever is on your list<br />
4. Replace just put the cursor there and leave it blank<br />
5. Click REPLACE ALL<br />
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Catherine,
As Brian has stated -
1.Even open up Notepad on your workstation
2.Copy all the contacts to the notepad> Click Edit>Click Replace
3.Find what  " or '  whatever is on your list
4. Replace just put the cursor there and leave it blank
5. Click REPLACE ALL
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What form is the list of contacts you were sent?<br />
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What form is the list of contacts you were sent?



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Hi, <br />
<br />
I am using Micrsoft Outlook 2016. <br />
I was sent a group contacts list. All the contacts are enclosed by apostrophes which makes them invalid. <br />
I cannot edit the contact to delete these either.<br />
<br />
Would really appreciate your assistance<br />
<br />
Thanks
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Hi, 

I am using Micrsoft Outlook 2016. 
I was sent a group contacts list. All the contacts are enclosed by apostrophes which makes them invalid. 
I cannot edit the contact to delete these either.

Would really appreciate your assistance

Thanks

Apostrophes in email contacts

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