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Summary: This post from iBoysoft explains how to delete a contact list in Contacts on Mac, how to delete a contact from Contacts on Mac, and how to fix the "can't delete contacts on Mac" issue.
Contacts is a built-in application on macOS used to manage and store information about personal, work, social, and other types of contacts.
In Contacts, you can create contact lists to group or categorize your contacts, making it easier to manage and find them. However, if you no longer need a particular contact list, you may want to know how to delete a contact list in Contacts on Mac.
Whether you're looking at how to delete a contact list in Contacts on Mac, delete contacts on Mac, or fix can't delete contacts on Mac, this article provides comprehensive guidance.
How do I delete a contact list on my Mac?
Delete a contact list in Contacts would not delete individual contacts. The contacts will remain in the "All Contacts" view or other lists they belong to. Follow these steps to learn how to delete a contact list in Contacts on Mac.
- Open the Contacts App from the Dock or Applications folder.
- In the Sidebar on the left, locate and click on the contact list you want to delete. If you don't see the sidebar, go to View > Show Groups in the menu bar to display it.
- With the list selected, press the Delete key on your keyboard.
- A prompt may appear asking you to confirm the deletion. You can confirm by clicking Delete.
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How do I delete a contact from Contacts on my Mac?
After deleting a contact list, if you need to delete a contact from the Contacts on your Mac, you can follow the below steps.
- After opening the Contacts: Use the search bar in the top-right corner of the Contacts window to locate the contact you want to delete. You can also scroll through your contact list in the All Contacts view.
- Click the contact's name to highlight it.
- Press the Delete key on your keyboard. You will receive a prompt that asks you to confirm the deletion. Click Delete to remove the contact permanently.
Note: If your contacts are synced with an account (like iCloud, Google, or Exchange), deleting a contact from your Mac will also delete it from the synced account and other connected devices.
Can't delete contacts on Mac using the Delete key?
If the Delete key doesn't work when trying to delete a contact list in Contacts on Mac, you can try right-clicking. Open the Contacts app, find the contact you want to delete, right-click (or control-click) on the contact, and select Delete. Alternatively, you can go to the menu bar and choose Card > Delete Card or use the Edit menu to select Delete Card to remove the contact.
If the issue persists, it could be related to iCloud syncing problems. Check your iCloud sync settings to ensure that contacts are properly synced and that you're connected to the internet. Syncing delays or conflicts may prevent the delete action from working properly.
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