Only by running code. The option you set only applies to new Contacts.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...Product=ol2002

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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Felidae" wrote in message
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I cannot get my "file as" option to display as Last, First. I notice that
the
options box lists this as effective on new contacts. Is there any way to
get
current contact to use "Last, First" as the "File As" default?

Thanks!