Alphabetizing the "Select Contact List Folder"

[Beeswax]

I have my contacts sorted in seperate folders named according to the
Construction Specification Index. For instance Division 02000 is Sitework and
Division 02000 could contain "subdivision" folders 02001 thru 02999. I create
the "subdivision" folders as necessary. When I create a new folder for a
particular contact, say 02500 for Utilities the new folder appears at the
bottom of the list during a mail merge function in the box labeled "Select
Contact List Folder". Does anyone know how to alphabetize the contact folders
in the "Select Contact List Folder" feature so the subdivision folders will
appear in ascending (alphabetical) order rather than the latest entry being
last?

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

You failed to post your versions or any details on how your are constructing
your merge.
Most people will not encounter this problem because if they already know the
folder they want to use, they start the merge from that folder in Outlook,
rather that starting in Word. Might suggest you do the same.

 

[Beeswax]

Office XP, Windows XP Home, merge is constructed in Word with the document
(usually a fax or letter of transmittal) up and running when the merge is
initiated. If I start the merge from the folder in Outlook I loose the
ability to select multiple candidates within the folder. Will use your way
for letters to only one contact but will to write a macro to use other word
templates from within Outlook don't you think?

You failed to post your versions or any details on how your are constructing
your merge.
Most people will not encounter this problem because if they already know the
folder they want to use, they start the merge from that folder in Outlook,
rather that starting in Word. Might suggest you do the same.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I have my contacts sorted in seperate folders named according to the
Construction Specification Index. For instance Division 02000 is Sitework
and
Division 02000 could contain "subdivision" folders 02001 thru 02999. I
create
the "subdivision" folders as necessary. When I create a new folder for a
particular contact, say 02500 for Utilities the new folder appears at the
bottom of the list during a mail merge function in the box labeled "Select
Contact List Folder". Does anyone know how to alphabetize the contact
folders
in the "Select Contact List Folder" feature so the subdivision folders
will
appear in ascending (alphabetical) order rather than the latest entry
being
last?

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Doubt it.
I do not understand why you cannot select your recipients from Outlook. I
can.
Nor can I tell why your Contacts Folders do not do not appear in your merge
dialog in Word. For that, you would need to provide information. Like how
your Outlook Address Book is configured and the exact steps you are using to
create the merge.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Office XP, Windows XP Home, merge is constructed in Word with the document
(usually a fax or letter of transmittal) up and running when the merge is
initiated. If I start the merge from the folder in Outlook I loose the
ability to select multiple candidates within the folder. Will use your way
for letters to only one contact but will to write a macro to use other
word
templates from within Outlook don't you think?

You failed to post your versions or any details on how your are
constructing
your merge.
Most people will not encounter this problem because if they already know
the
folder they want to use, they start the merge from that folder in
Outlook,
rather that starting in Word. Might suggest you do the same.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I have my contacts sorted in seperate folders named according to the
Construction Specification Index. For instance Division 02000 is
Sitework
and
Division 02000 could contain "subdivision" folders 02001 thru 02999. I
create
the "subdivision" folders as necessary. When I create a new folder for
a
particular contact, say 02500 for Utilities the new folder appears at
the
bottom of the list during a mail merge function in the box labeled
"Select
Contact List Folder". Does anyone know how to alphabetize the contact
folders
in the "Select Contact List Folder" feature so the subdivision folders
will
appear in ascending (alphabetical) order rather than the latest entry
being
last?