How do I make my own Distribution Lists?

1. Open Outlook.  On the File menu, point to New, and then click Distribution List.

2. In the Name box, type a name. The distribution list is saved in your Contacts folder by the name you give it.

3. Click Select Members. In the Show names from the list, click the address book that contains the e-mail addresses you want in your distribution list.

4. In the Type name or select from list box, type a name you want to include. In the list below, select the name, and then click Add.

5. If you want to add a longer description of the distribution list, click the Notes tab, and then type the text.

6. Click Save and Close.

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Need More help?  Examples?  Tips?

Use your Office Assistant.


When you have a question about a Microsoft Office program, you can ask the Office Assistant. For example, to get Help about how to format a message, open your office assistant.  When the assistant opens, you will be prompted to enter "What would you like to do?".  Type How do I format a message? and press enter.

If the correct topic doesn't appear in the Assistant balloon, click None of the above, look for more help on the Web at the bottom of the list of topics.

You will get suggestions on how to phrase a question to the Office Assistant or how to narrow your search by using keywords. If you still can't find the information you want, you can send feedback to improve future versions of Help and be automatically connected to the Microsoft Office Update Web site to search for help there.

The Assistant automatically provides Help topics and tips on tasks you perform as you work — before you even ask a question. For example, when you compose a message, the Assistant automatically displays topics for helping you compose messages.

The Assistant also displays tips on how to use the features in the Office programs more effectively. Click the light bulb next to the Assistant to see a tip.

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revised June 18, 2003