orgainize address book

[RD]

I am trying to organize my outlook addressbook into groups or categories. How
do I do that efficiently?

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

You can't really organize the address book but you can organize the contacts
folder. We don't recommend using separate folders, but rather use categories
and custom views to group contacts.

 

[RD]

Thank you Diane,
If I understand you, I cannot group contacts but I can assign a category to
each in order to group them under a specific category. Is that right. ie
friends, family,acquaintances etc. Then can I send a e-mail to that category
in a mass mailing?
RD

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

correct. We call that a dynamic distribution list. You *can* create standard
distribution lists too - but dynamic ones tend to be easier, especially if
people come and go or change addresses often. Look on the New button for
Distribution list to make a standard DL.

 

[RD]

Thanks Diane,
So if I go to the New button and then Distribution list, I then can
customize the various distribution lists. Is that right? If I would like to
not have people on the list know they are one of many geting the letter how
can I illiminate the list of other people so it will seem more personal ?

Thank you,
Rd