How to Permanently Delete a Contact in Address Book After You’ve Deleted It – Mac

Even after you delete a contact in your Mac’s Address Book, it still may appear. How do you get rid of it entirely?

Here’s how:

  • Open Apple’s Mail program
  • Go to the Window menu at the top of your screen and select Previous Recipients
  • Select the name(s) you want to delete in the window that pops up and hit the “Remove From List” button
  • Done!

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Written by Ian Brown
Ian has been involved with computers since very young. He took his first computer class when he was just 8 years old. He always had an affinity for computers, but never really took it seriously. It was not until he graduated from college and experienced the real world for a while did he realize that computers may be where his talent and passion lie. He has since branched out into Internet marketing and LOVES it. He currently resides in Los Angeles where he services clients ranging from residential to small business to celebrities.