distribution lists + contacts

[Paul Wozney]

Hi,

Why is it that my contacts are sorted by last name, first
name in every part of outlook EXCEPT for when I select
contacts from the "select members" dialogue box when I
create a new distribution list?

The contacts are always sorted by first name in this box.
Why?

Is there some way to change how the contacts are sorted in
the "select members" dialogue box?

Help...

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

No. DL's abide by rules of their own. They sort on the Subject field. Just
another reason few of us use them. --
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

 

[Jack Folliard]

Russ: what do you use in place of DL's?

thanks.

Jack

No. DL's abide by rules of their own. They sort on the Subject field. Just
another reason few of us use them. --
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Hi,

Why is it that my contacts are sorted by last name, first
name in every part of outlook EXCEPT for when I select
contacts from the "select members" dialogue box when I
create a new distribution list?

The contacts are always sorted by first name in this box.
Why?

Is there some way to change how the contacts are sorted in
the "select members" dialogue box?

Help...

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Most people use Categories or Contact subfolders (or both) to handle the
function a DL usually provides.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Russ: what do you use in place of DL's?

thanks.

Jack

No. DL's abide by rules of their own. They sort on the Subject field. Just
another reason few of us use them. --
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Hi,

Why is it that my contacts are sorted by last name, first
name in every part of outlook EXCEPT for when I select
contacts from the "select members" dialogue box when I
create a new distribution list?

The contacts are always sorted by first name in this box.
Why?

Is there some way to change how the contacts are sorted in
the "select members" dialogue box?

Help...

 

[Jack Folliard]

thanks - I'm running OL 2000 - if I set up separate contact folders for
groups of contacts - how to I send an email to all members of that folder?
I figured out how to do it if I use categories but can't find an easy way to
send to every member of a contact folder - I'm sure I'm missing something
simple.

Jack

Most people use Categories or Contact subfolders (or both) to handle the
function a DL usually provides.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Russ: what do you use in place of DL's?

thanks.

Jack

No. DL's abide by rules of their own. They sort on the Subject field. Just
another reason few of us use them. --
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Hi,

Why is it that my contacts are sorted by last name, first
name in every part of outlook EXCEPT for when I select
contacts from the "select members" dialogue box when I
create a new distribution list?

The contacts are always sorted by first name in this box.
Why?

Is there some way to change how the contacts are sorted in
the "select members" dialogue box?

Help...

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Since that Subfolder will now appear in your Outlook Address Book, just
select it from the list in the "Select Names" dropdown, then selects all the
entries and hit the To: button.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

thanks - I'm running OL 2000 - if I set up separate contact folders for
groups of contacts - how to I send an email to all members of that folder?
I figured out how to do it if I use categories but can't find an easy way to
send to every member of a contact folder - I'm sure I'm missing something
simple.

Jack

Most people use Categories or Contact subfolders (or both) to handle the
function a DL usually provides.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Russ: what do you use in place of DL's?

thanks.

Jack
No. DL's abide by rules of their own. They sort on the Subject

field.
Just

another reason few of us use them. --
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Hi,

Why is it that my contacts are sorted by last name, first
name in every part of outlook EXCEPT for when I select
contacts from the "select members" dialogue box when I
create a new distribution list?

The contacts are always sorted by first name in this box.
Why?

Is there some way to change how the contacts are sorted in
the "select members" dialogue box?

Help...

 

[Jack Folliard]

got it - thanks

seems that maybe using categories is more manageable as a feasible
replacement than separate contact folders. Before I start moving things
around - just interested in your view. Looks like I'll need maybe 15-20
different "DL" lists - better to have that many separate contact folders or
categories? what's been your experience??

Thanks.

Jack

Since that Subfolder will now appear in your Outlook Address Book, just
select it from the list in the "Select Names" dropdown, then selects all the
entries and hit the To: button.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

thanks - I'm running OL 2000 - if I set up separate contact folders for
groups of contacts - how to I send an email to all members of that folder?
I figured out how to do it if I use categories but can't find an easy

way

to
send to every member of a contact folder - I'm sure I'm missing something
simple.

Jack

Most people use Categories or Contact subfolders (or both) to handle the
function a DL usually provides.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Russ: what do you use in place of DL's?

thanks.

Jack
No. DL's abide by rules of their own. They sort on the Subject field.
Just
another reason few of us use them. --
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Hi,

Why is it that my contacts are sorted by last name, first
name in every part of outlook EXCEPT for when I select
contacts from the "select members" dialogue box when I
create a new distribution list?

The contacts are always sorted by first name in this box.
Why?

Is there some way to change how the contacts are sorted in
the "select members" dialogue box?

Help...

 

[Jack Folliard]

I also noticed that when I use categories for my "DL" - when highlighting
the category then choosing actions - new message to contact --- it puts all
the contact email addresses in the "To:" section - is there a way to put
them into the "Bcc" section?

Jack

Since that Subfolder will now appear in your Outlook Address Book, just
select it from the list in the "Select Names" dropdown, then selects all the
entries and hit the To: button.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

thanks - I'm running OL 2000 - if I set up separate contact folders for
groups of contacts - how to I send an email to all members of that folder?
I figured out how to do it if I use categories but can't find an easy

way

to
send to every member of a contact folder - I'm sure I'm missing something
simple.

Jack

Most people use Categories or Contact subfolders (or both) to handle the
function a DL usually provides.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Russ: what do you use in place of DL's?

thanks.

Jack
No. DL's abide by rules of their own. They sort on the Subject field.
Just
another reason few of us use them. --
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Hi,

Why is it that my contacts are sorted by last name, first
name in every part of outlook EXCEPT for when I select
contacts from the "select members" dialogue box when I
create a new distribution list?

The contacts are always sorted by first name in this box.
Why?

Is there some way to change how the contacts are sorted in
the "select members" dialogue box?

Help...

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Categories would most likely be a better solution than multiple subfolders,
but you can see a comparison of the two options here:
http://www.slipstick.com/contacts/oloabcat.htm

When selection a Category Header for sending, the addresses will only appear
in the To: field. Cut and paste to another field is pretty simple.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

got it - thanks

seems that maybe using categories is more manageable as a feasible
replacement than separate contact folders. Before I start moving things
around - just interested in your view. Looks like I'll need maybe 15-20
different "DL" lists - better to have that many separate contact folders or
categories? what's been your experience??

Thanks.

Jack

Since that Subfolder will now appear in your Outlook Address Book, just
select it from the list in the "Select Names" dropdown, then selects all the
entries and hit the To: button.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

thanks - I'm running OL 2000 - if I set up separate contact folders for
groups of contacts - how to I send an email to all members of that folder?
I figured out how to do it if I use categories but can't find an easy

way

to
send to every member of a contact folder - I'm sure I'm missing something
simple.

Jack


Most people use Categories or Contact subfolders (or both) to handle the
function a DL usually provides.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Russ: what do you use in place of DL's?

thanks.

Jack
No. DL's abide by rules of their own. They sort on the Subject field.
Just
another reason few of us use them. --
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Hi,

Why is it that my contacts are sorted by last name, first
name in every part of outlook EXCEPT for when I select
contacts from the "select members" dialogue box when I
create a new distribution list?

The contacts are always sorted by first name in this box.
Why?

Is there some way to change how the contacts are sorted in
the "select members" dialogue box?

Help...