In our example, the filename is 5-15-15 Contact List.CSV and the file size is 521KB. Check back next week for Part Two: How to Maintain and Manage Your Contact Database in Excel.

Looking to use Google contacts in Excel? You'll need do some exporting and importing then. Don't worry, the process is easier than you think.

Import data from external sources Excel offers a robust set of tools to import data from various external sources, making it a versatile, lightweight database solution.

SaveToDB elevates Excel from a simple data analysis tool to an effective and user-friendly database editor and puts you directly in control of your information.

Wouldn't it be great if Address Book provided an easy way to export a select group of contacts to an Excel spreadsheet? You can make it happen with Automator's help.