Description: This article will show how to export Outlook 2016 data to a file. This can be useful for backups as well as transferring Outlook data to a new computer.

1. Open Outlook and choose File.
   
2. Choose Open & Export then choose Import / Export.
   
3. Select Export to a file then choose Next.
   
4. Select Outlook Data File (.pst) then choose Next.
   
5. Select a Folder to export, for example email, and then choose Next. You may choose simply to export specific items instead such as contacts or calendar for example.
   
6. Choose a location and file name by selecting Browse.
7. Determine how duplicates should be handled - unless you have a preference, it is recommended to choose Do not export duplicate items, and then select Finish.
   

For information on how to import a file like this into Outlook 2016, see this article.