I took my last e-mail send and then hit reply to all. All the e-mail
addresses are in two formats either BJenks or 'Andy and
Linda Tatum' with a ";" between the fields. These e-mail
address are in the To: field.
If I copy the address anywhere in any format all I get is BJenks; 'Andy and
Linda Tatum'
Then Outlook doesn't recognize it and ask if it is under a different name in
the contacts.

I swear this is exactly per the help file and per other discussions
instructions and directions outside this forum.

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Bryant


"Brian Tillman" wrote:

Bjenks wrote:

My wife deleted our Sunday School e-mail list which is very large and
I have all the addresses in the last e-mail. However, there is no
way to make a distribution list from these names.

Are the addresses in a recipient field or the body of a message? If the
latter, are they fully-specified addresses?
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Bjenks wrote:

I took my last e-mail send and then hit reply to all. All the e-mail
addresses are in two formats either BJenks or
'Andy and Linda Tatum' with a ";" between the
fields. These e-mail address are in the To: field.
If I copy the address anywhere in any format all I get is BJenks;
'Andy and Linda Tatum'
Then Outlook doesn't recognize it and ask if it is under a different
name in the contacts.

I have done this very thing and it worked for me. As long as all the
addresses in the recipient field are resolved (i.e., underlined), it should
work for you as well. Right-click the recipient field and choose Select
All. Then right-click and choose Copy or press CTRL-C. Now, click
FileNewDistribution List. CLick Select Members. Right-click in the
Members field and choose Paste or press CTRL-V. Click OK. That should
populate the DL. with members.
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Are you sure all your recipients are already in your address/contact book?
If so then you are correct it will work correctly. However, half the names
are not in any contact or address book. Therefore all the ones that are get
underlined and those that are not are don't.

Every time this is explain to me I get the same results
--
Bryant


"Brian Tillman" wrote:

Bjenks wrote:

I took my last e-mail send and then hit reply to all. All the e-mail
addresses are in two formats either BJenks or
'Andy and Linda Tatum' with a ";" between the
fields. These e-mail address are in the To: field.
If I copy the address anywhere in any format all I get is BJenks;
'Andy and Linda Tatum'
Then Outlook doesn't recognize it and ask if it is under a different
name in the contacts.

I have done this very thing and it worked for me. As long as all the
addresses in the recipient field are resolved (i.e., underlined), it should
work for you as well. Right-click the recipient field and choose Select
All. Then right-click and choose Copy or press CTRL-C. Now, click
FileNewDistribution List. CLick Select Members. Right-click in the
Members field and choose Paste or press CTRL-V. Click OK. That should
populate the DL. with members.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Bjenks wrote:

Are you sure all your recipients are already in your address/contact
book?

I did it with a random list of recipients, many of which were NOT in my
contacts folder at all.

If so then you are correct it will work correctly. However,
half the names are not in any contact or address book. Therefore all
the ones that are get underlined and those that are not are don't.

Like I said, they must be resolved (underlined). However, if you receive a
message with a bunch of recipients, all of the addresses in the To and Cc
fields will be resolved. Make your selection from there. If you use Reply
to All, they should be resolved as well. If they weren't, your reply
wouldn't be sendable.
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

They are all underlined when I select them, but not when I past them. Maybe
I am not doing the exact steps as you are so let me show you what I do in
office outlook 2007:
1) First I create a new new that only shows the To: field
2) I then go to the e-mail address I am look to copy and the select all and
copy.
3) I then select FileNewDistribution List
4) Sine outlook 2007 is more visual driven I selecte Distribution
ListSelect members.
5) A new window pops up called Select Members:Contacts. This window has a
search field and address book drop down. Also is a list of all my existing
contacts. Then at the bottom is the members list field.
6) I then enter the members list field and ctrl-V the list of names. I then
errase any field names that got copied. Then I hit OK.
7) Then a new window pops up called Check Names which says Microsoft Office
Outlook does not recognize "Any and Linda Tall". Next line says Select the
address to use: Then the field says (No Suggestions). at the bottom the OK
is dimmed and I get a selection to show more names or new contact.

It just seems that this whole thing is based on my address book. Do you
think I followed your procedure correctly?

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Bryant


"Brian Tillman" wrote:

Bjenks wrote:

Are you sure all your recipients are already in your address/contact
book?

I did it with a random list of recipients, many of which were NOT in my
contacts folder at all.

If so then you are correct it will work correctly. However,
half the names are not in any contact or address book. Therefore all
the ones that are get underlined and those that are not are don't.

Like I said, they must be resolved (underlined). However, if you receive a
message with a bunch of recipients, all of the addresses in the To and Cc
fields will be resolved. Make your selection from there. If you use Reply
to All, they should be resolved as well. If they weren't, your reply
wouldn't be sendable.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Bjenks wrote:

They are all underlined when I select them, but not when I past them.
Maybe I am not doing the exact steps as you are so let me show you
what I do in office outlook 2007:
1) First I create a new new that only shows the To: field
2) I then go to the e-mail address I am look to copy and the select
all and copy.

I have no idea what you mean by these two items.

Well, I apologize. Now I'm seeing what you see and I KNOW I've done what I
described before.
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

I should have read this before posting as you can't edit it one you are done.
It should have said "First I created a new view that only shows the To:
field". This was not needed, but I do it to make sure I have what I want.

I guess it is time to just enter them manually. Thanks for your help on
this...
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Bryant


"Brian Tillman" wrote:

Bjenks wrote:

They are all underlined when I select them, but not when I past them.
Maybe I am not doing the exact steps as you are so let me show you
what I do in office outlook 2007:
1) First I create a new new that only shows the To: field
2) I then go to the e-mail address I am look to copy and the select
all and copy.

I have no idea what you mean by these two items.

Well, I apologize. Now I'm seeing what you see and I KNOW I've done what I
described before.
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]