How to tell which address book contact belongs to?

Hello
I have multiple address books (gmail, Outlook, work, etc...).
As each address book has over 100+ entries, I look for contacts by searching (Simply starting typing their name!)
When viewing the contact, how can one tell which address book they belong to?
When I try editing, unable to edit which address book they belong to.
I'm sure I'm not the only one. Search here ... nothing yet ... at least I do not see it
Super thanks Blackberry lovers!
Anthony
Solved!
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Open the contact in question. At the bottom click on Links. It will tell you the contacts list(s) it belongs to.
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