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How to create a Distribution List using names in the Outlook Address Book

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2.0 - Updated on 06/01/22 by Gangloff, Christine

1.0 - Authored on 08/18/16 by Gangloff, Christine


Creating a Distribution List/Group:

1. Open Outlook

2. Click on "People" on the bottom left part of the screen

3. Click "New Contact Group" on the toolbar on the top left

4. Enter the name of the group you wish to create in the "Name" field

5. To add members to the group click "Add Members" from the top toolbar

 

After clicking on "Add Members" you will be asked what method you wish to enter those group members: from outlook contacts, from address book, or from adding a new email contact.

6. Once you have added the members to the group click "Save & Close" from the taskbar on the top of the page

 

Creating a New Message to Send Distribution List:

1. Click on "People" on the bottom left part of the screen

2. Click "Email" at the top left on the taskbar  

3. In the "To:" field type the name of the Distribution List:

4. Click "Send" and Outlook will send the email to the all the members of the group.


Modifying a Distribution List:

1. Go to "People" at the bottom left of the page.
2. Find the group in the list and double click it.


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