MEG wrote:

How do I set up a shortcut on my desktop to a new e-mail with a
distribution list?

Right-click your desktio and choose NewShortcut. In the "Type the location
of the item" box, enter

"%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Officexx\Outlook.exe" /c ipm.note /m dlname

where "xx" reflects your version of Outlook. Click Next. Give your
shortcut a name and click Finish.
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Brian Tillman