How to Add to an Outlook Express Mailing List

Mailing lists makes it easy to send an email to multiple entries in your address book with a single list name. Using your Outlook Express address book you can set up multiple mailing lists, which you can then add to at any time. Here are some simple steps to help you add to an Outlook Express mailing list.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Internet access
• Outlook Express
• Existing mailing list
• Address book

1. Install Outlook Express on your computer and set up an email account.

2. Activate the mail program by double clicking on the Outlook Express icon. Select "Tools" followed by "Address Book" from the menu.

3. Locate the Outlook Express mailing list in your address book that you want to add on another recipient. Double click on the list name or select "Properties" from the "File" menu.

4. : Click on the "Group" tab to display a list of the email addresses that comprise that particular mailing list. On the right side of the dialog box select "New Contact" and enter the email address/addresses and contact information you wish to add to the Outlook Express mailing list in the appropriate entry fields. Hit "Add."

5. Close your address book by clicking "OK."

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you've entered all the names you want to add to your Outlook Express mailing list.

7. Send a group email to your mailing list by clicking on the "Create Mail" icon. Find your group mailing list name in your list of contacts and hit the "To" button. Add your message and then hit "Send."

Tips & Warnings

• Multiple mailing lists can be created in Outlook Express.