See http://www.outlookcode.com/d/newdefaultform.htm
What folder are you looking in?

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> Please explain how I can set a custom contact card as my default for when I
> enter in new contacts for outlook. I designed a form from the tools menu and
> published it, but if I look under the View menu, there isn't a tab to "manage
> views" or "set as default". Help.