Create a distribution list

If you regularly send e-mail messages to a group of people, you can create a distribution list to simplify addressing messages and meeting requests. After a distribution list is created, you can send a message or meeting request to multiple recipients at the same time. Distribution lists can include anyone with a valid e-mail address.

  1. On the main toolbar, click the arrow next to New, and then click Distribution List.
  2. In the new distribution list window, in the List Name text box, type the name of your new distribution list.
  3. To add a member of your organization to your distribution list, click Find Names. Use the Find Names dialog box to locate the person in your organization's global address list or your contacts, and then click Add recipient to...Distribution List. Repeat this step for each person you want to add.

    Note  You can also type the e-mail addresses or aliases for the people you want to add in the Add to Distribution List text box.

  4. To add a personal contact or person outside of your organization to your distribution list, type the contact's name or the person's e-mail address in the Add to Distribution List text box, and then click Add. Repeat this step for each person you want to add.

Tip  To delete the distribution list from your address book in the new distribution list window, click Delete on the toolbar. To send a message to all the members of the distribution list, click Send mail to list Button image.

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