If you use the Synchronization Tool for syncing contacts between MS Outlook^TM then your account will have "Private" Contacts that only the Account Logged in user can see.  That may be fine for a single user environment, but if you have a Team - you may want to share your "Private" Contacts by making them "Public" Contacts.

NOTE:  A "Public" Contact simply means other authorized users of your account can see the details of that record.  It does not mean anyone can see the account - only authorized users in the account.

To change Private Contacts to become Public contacts:

1. Preform an Advanced Search for all of the Private Contacts, choose the field "Private Contacts" and select "Yes."

2. Click, "Search" to net the results of a search.

3. Using the checkboxes, check the records you would like to convert to Public. At the bottom of the screen locate a button titled "Update Value"

4. Choose Update Value and select update "Private -> Public"

5. Click Submit and notice the Changes within the Contacts tab.

See the Figures Below to further demonstrate the process.