No conversion necessary
- Open your favorite word processor.
- Type your contact list using the top line for the name (make it bold if you like), next line for address, next line for phone number, etc.
- Save your list as a plain Text file (where you will have no trouble finding it). It will have a .txt extension at the end of the file name.
- Connect your Kindle with the USB cable.
- Drag your Text file to the Documents folder on your Kindle
- You're done! You now have a perfectly searchable contact list at your fingertips at all times. Uh... You do keep your Kindle with you at all times... right?
PC users: Can't see the file extensions?
Hiding file extensions is the default view in Windows when you get a new computer. I always thought it was really important to know what kind of files you are dealing with, and the extension (.txt, .doc, .html, .xls and lots of others) is a great clue. If you look in your Documents folder and can't see the .txt at the end of a file name (or .doc or whatever to indicate what kind of file it is), fix it by clicking the word Tools at the top of the Documents (or My Documents) window. Click the words Folder Options.
When the Folder Options window appears, click the View tab. Scroll down and click so there is not a check next to the words Hide extensions for known file types. Click the OK button to lock in your change.
Voila! The Adult view for your files. You should be able to see those file extensions now. They are much better at helping you guess what kind of file something is, rather than depending on an icon or picture next to the file name.
