vCard files vs. Contact files

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tgunn - 21 Jun 2006 18:59 GMT

How does a vCard file differ from a standard Contact file?

I've noticed that a vCard is much smaller in file size than a normal Contact
file so I am wondering what data is removed. More or less, my question is:
Which contact file is better to send (in terms of providing the most
information to the receiving party)?

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Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook] - 21 Jun 2006 19:17 GMT

A vCard file is a text file and contains data from only a limited number of fields. You can open it in Notepad to see the details.

If both parties use Outlook, then for best results, create an RTF format message and insert the Outlook item as an attachment.

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> How does a vCard file differ from a standard Contact file?
>
> I've noticed that a vCard is much smaller in file size than a normal Contact
> file so I am wondering what data is removed. More or less, my question is:
> Which contact file is better to send (in terms of providing the most
> information to the receiving party)?

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Brian Tillman - 22 Jun 2006 01:25 GMT

> How does a vCard file differ from a standard Contact file?

Apart from the fact that there is no "Contact file"?

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