Outlook Contact Names are Reversed

[jerry]

I have been using Outlook 2002 for two years. (I have used earlier
versions for at least six additional years.)

Now, for some unknown reason, Outlook reverses the order of names for
new Contacts that I enter. For example, when I enter "John Smith" as
my contact's name, Outlook lists "John, Smith" under File as. When I
open the Check Full Name window, it lists "Smith" as the First Name
and "John" as the Last Name. If I enter"John" as the First Name and
"Smith" as the Last Name in Check Full Name, "Smith John" is listed as
the Full Name and "Smith, John" is listed for File as.

I have not changed any of the setting for Outlook. Why does this
happen now??? Is this a new undocumented feature that MS installed
one night when I wasn't looking???

How do I get Outlook to work properly?????????

Thanks!

Jerry

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

For some unknown reason?
Only you would know why.
Examine the settings you specified for the Full name and File as options in
Tools > Options > Preferences > Contact Options...