How to create a mailing list in outlook

Creating a mailing list in Outlook is a great way to manage your contacts and send targeted emails. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you create a mailing list in Outlook:

Method 1: Using the "Contacts" Folder

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "Contacts" folder.
  2. Click on the "New Contact" button in the toolbar or press Ctrl + Shift + C.
  3. Enter the name and email address of the first contact you want to add to your mailing list.
  4. Click "Save & Close" to save the contact.
  5. Repeat steps 2-4 for each contact you want to add to your mailing list.
  6. Once you've added all the contacts, you can use the "Contacts" folder to send emails to your mailing list.

Method 2: Using a Distribution List

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
  2. Click on the "New Distribution List" button in the "Move" group.
  3. Enter a name for your distribution list and click "OK".
  4. In the "Distribution List" window, click on the "Add Members" button.
  5. Select the contacts you want to add to your mailing list from your "Contacts" folder or search for them using the "Find" feature.
  6. Click "OK" to add the contacts to your distribution list.
  7. You can now use the distribution list to send emails to all the contacts in your mailing list.

Method 3: Using a Contact Group

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
  2. Click on the "New Contact Group" button in the "Move" group.
  3. Enter a name for your contact group and click "OK".
  4. In the "Contact Group" window, click on the "Add Members" button.
  5. Select the contacts you want to add to your contact group from your "Contacts" folder or search for them using the "Find" feature.
  6. Click "OK" to add the contacts to your contact group.
  7. You can now use the contact group to send emails to all the contacts in your mailing list.

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