I want to add members in my address book to a new distribution list. However,
when selecting members, outlook takes me to global address book. The concept
behind a global address book is great, BUT all I want to do is to select from
the list of contacts in my outlook addressbook. Also, I want the distribution
list to be kept local on my pc.

So, question is, how do I make the contacts in my addressbook (or the
addressbook in my PC) visible? Also, the "show names from the" drop down list
doesn't include my addressbook.

I know that the other solution is to just bite it. Once the list is made, I
won't have to do it again. .. Well BOY! You can say that again for each time
I created one (probably over 30).

thx in advance

HelloMofo wrote:

I want to add members in my address book to a new distribution list.
However, when selecting members, outlook takes me to global address
book. The concept behind a global address book is great, BUT all I
want to do is to select from the list of contacts in my outlook
addressbook. Also, I want the distribution list to be kept local on
my pc.

So, question is, how do I make the contacts in my addressbook (or the
addressbook in my PC) visible? Also, the "show names from the" drop
down list doesn't include my addressbook.

Right-click your Contacts folder, choose Properties, select the Outlook
Address Book tab, and check the box labeled "Show this folder as an e-mail
Address Book". Click OK. Your COntacts folder will now appear in the "Show
names form the" drop-down.
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Brian Tillman

Hello Brian;

I have just started using O/L 2007 in Vista. The box that you refer to is
grayed out so I cannot select it. When I follow the help instructions they
indicate to go to tools - address books - select O/L address book and then
click remove. When I do this the remove button is grayed out. It will not
allow me to add a new book either. Can you help?

"Brian Tillman" wrote:

HelloMofo wrote:

I want to add members in my address book to a new distribution list.
However, when selecting members, outlook takes me to global address
book. The concept behind a global address book is great, BUT all I
want to do is to select from the list of contacts in my outlook
addressbook. Also, I want the distribution list to be kept local on
my pc.

So, question is, how do I make the contacts in my addressbook (or the
addressbook in my PC) visible? Also, the "show names from the" drop
down list doesn't include my addressbook.

Right-click your Contacts folder, choose Properties, select the Outlook
Address Book tab, and check the box labeled "Show this folder as an e-mail
Address Book". Click OK. Your COntacts folder will now appear in the "Show
names form the" drop-down.
--
Brian Tillman

Ron R. wrote:

I have just started using O/L 2007 in Vista. The box that you refer
to is grayed out so I cannot select it. When I follow the help
instructions they indicate to go to tools - address books - select
O/L address book and then click remove. When I do this the remove
button is grayed out. It will not allow me to add a new book either.
Can you help?

No need to post so many times.
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Brian Tillman