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How to Add Members to a Distribution List in Outlook
Use a new address or existing contact to update Outlook contact groups
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Desktop version: Go to Home > Address Book, select the list, go to the Contact Group tab, then select Add Members.Outlook Online: Select the People icon, go to the All Contacts tab, choose the contact, then select Add to list.You can import contacts that are in your address book, or add members to the list by their email addresses. This article explains how to add members to a distribution list in Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook 2013, Outlook.com, and Outlook for Microsoft 365. How to Add Emails to a Distribution List in Outlook
To add members to a distribution list (also called a contact group) in Outlook: Open the Outlook desktop app and select the Home tab, then select Address Book. In the Address Book window, select the distribution list. In the Contact Group window, go to the Contact Group tab, select Add Members, then choose the location where the contact is stored. If the contact is in your address book, choose From Outlook Contacts. If the contact isn't in your address book, select New E-Mail Contact. To add existing contacts from your Outlook Contact list, choose the contacts you want to add to the distribution list (hold Ctrl to select more than one contact), then select Members. Select OK to return to the distribution list. To add a new contact, enter a Display name and E-mail address. Select OK to return to the distribution list. In the Contact Group window, go to the Contact Group tab and select Save & Close. The group is now updated with the new contact, and you can send an email to the distribution list. It's also possible to create a distribution list using contact categories in Outlook. How to Add Emails to a List in Outlook com
The process for adding members to a mailing list is a little different when using Outlook.com: Select the People icon in the lower-left corner of Outlook.com Select the All Contacts tab, then select the contact you want to add. Select Add to list, then select the plus (+) next to the distribution list. FAQ How do you schedule an email in Outlook? To schedule an email in Outlook, compose your message and select Options. Under More Options, select Delay Delivery. Under Properties, select Do not deliver before and pick a time and date. Go back to your email and select Send. How do you recall an email in Outlook? To recall an email, open Outlook and go to the Sent Items folder. Double-click the message you want to recall. Go to the Message tab, select the Actions drop-down arrow, and choose Recall This Message. How do you add a signature in Outlook? To create a signature, open Outlook and go to Settings > View all Outlook settings. In the Settings window, select Mail > Compose and reply. In the Email signature section, compose and format your signature. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Create an Outlook Group of Contacts How to Import Outlook Contacts Into Apple Mail How to Create a Mailing List in Outlook How to Print Your Outlook Address Book How to Open Your Outlook.com Address Book How to Forward an Email as an Attachment in Outlook Forward Multiple Emails Individually in Outlook How to Export Emails From Outlook How to Add Your Outlook.com Email to Outlook for Windows How to Send Email to Undisclosed Recipients in Outlook Learn How to Properly Redirect an Email in Outlook How to Insert an Inline Image in an Outlook Message Emailing to a Distribution List in Outlook How to Create a vCard in Microsoft Outlook How to Delete an Address From the Outlook Autocomplete List How to Recover Mail From the Outlook Junk Mail Folder Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies