How Do I Create a Group Email List in Outlook Express?

Create a group email list in Outlook Express by clicking on the New Group option in the Address Book.

Outlook Express can be used to manage your email, contact and newsgroup needs. The address book's functionality lets you create a group email or distribution lists very quickly. The distribution list will let you send an email to a group of people at one time. The only requirement in the email is adding the distribution group name in the To, CC, or BCC field. Once the distribution list is created, you can modify or add additional addresses at your leisure.

Instructions

1. Open Outlook Express and click on "Outlook Express" in the folder list. When you click on "Outlook Express" look near the center of your Outlook window. Select the option for "Open the Address Book." The Main Identity Address Book dialog box appears.

2. Click "File" on the menu bar and select "New Group." In the "Group Name" field, add the name of your distribution list. Select members for your distribution list by clicking on the "Select Members" button. The "Select Group Members" dialog box appears.

3. Add email address to your distribution list by picking the names from the available address books. Type in names in the "Type name or select from list" field. Search for more name by searching the "Main Identity Contacts" or "Shared Contacts." Click "OK" once you have added the names to your distribution list. Click "OK" to close the distribution list dialog box.

4. Start a new email by clicking on the "New" button on the menu bar. A new untitled email opens. In the "To" field, type the name of your distribution list. Verify the name by clicking on the "Check Names" button. When Outlook Express underlines the name, this is your indicator that Outlook Express recognizes the distribution group.

References

• Microsoft: 5 great Outlook Express tips