I want to set up a distribution list based on the categories

[Stephen Connolly]

I want to set up a distribution list from contacts arranged by category. Is
there a simple way to do this ?
Is it possible to customise the distribution list add members view so that
it shows categories in the add members ?

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

If you already have set up categories, why would you need a DL?
Categories are more reliable and more flexible than DL's.
http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/20030730.htm

 

[Richard]

Russ,

If you know something I don't I'd appreciate your advice.

I use both DLs and Categories.

Categories help me organize and view my contacts, but when it comes to
quickly sending emails to a group of people, I use DLs. With DLs, I just
type in the name of the DL in my "to: field and all the group gets
automatically added. Is there a way to use categories to accomplish the same
thing?

If you already have set up categories, why would you need a DL?
Categories are more reliable and more flexible than DL's.
http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/20030730.htm
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I want to set up a distribution list from contacts arranged by category. Is
there a simple way to do this ?
Is it possible to customise the distribution list add members view so
that
it shows categories in the add members ?

 

[Brian Tillman]

Categories help me organize and view my contacts, but when it comes to
quickly sending emails to a group of people, I use DLs. With DLs, I
just type in the name of the DL in my "to: field and all the group
gets automatically added. Is there a way to use categories to
accomplish the same thing?

Display your Contacts folder using the "By Category" view, Select all the
addresss in the category, right-click the selection, and choose "New Message
to Contact".

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Ummm... Did you not read the link I posted?
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Russ,

If you know something I don't I'd appreciate your advice.

I use both DLs and Categories.

Categories help me organize and view my contacts, but when it comes to
quickly sending emails to a group of people, I use DLs. With DLs, I just
type in the name of the DL in my "to: field and all the group gets
automatically added. Is there a way to use categories to accomplish the
same
thing?

If you already have set up categories, why would you need a DL?
Categories are more reliable and more flexible than DL's.
http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/20030730.htm
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I want to set up a distribution list from contacts arranged by category.
Is
there a simple way to do this ?
Is it possible to customise the distribution list add members view so
that
it shows categories in the add members ?