HT4528 How do I erase contacts in a bulk without deleting all my contacts?

I need help trying to delete contacts in a bulk without deleting all my contacts.

bispymusic wrote:
Use iCloud to sync your contacts to your Mac or PC and use the contact program (Mac = Contacts/Address Book, or PC = Contacts/Outlook)
iCloud does not do this on the PC.
This can be done on Mac or PC using iTunes.

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