How to create mailing list in outlook 2010

Creating a mailing list in Outlook 2010 is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Create a new contact group

1. Open Outlook 2010 and go to the "Contacts" folder.
2. Click on the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on the "New Contact Group" button in the "Move" group.
4. Enter a name for your contact group in the "Name" field.
5. Click on the "Add Members" button.
6. Select the contacts you want to add to the group from your contact list or search for them using the "Find" feature.
7. Click "OK" to add the contacts to the group.
8. Click "OK" again to create the contact group.

Method 2: Create a distribution list

1. Open Outlook 2010 and go to the "Contacts" folder.
2. Click on the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on the "New Distribution List" button in the "Move" group.
4. Enter a name for your distribution list in the "Name" field.
5. Enter the email addresses of the contacts you want to add to the list, separated by semicolons (;).
6. Click "OK" to create the distribution list.

Tips and Variations

• You can also create a mailing list by importing a CSV file containing the email addresses of your contacts.
• To add a contact to a mailing list, simply select the contact and click on the "Add to Contact Group" button in the "Home" tab.
• You can also use the "To" field in a new email message to select contacts from a mailing list and send an email to them.
• To manage your mailing lists, go to the "Contacts" folder and click on the "Contact Groups" button in the "Home" tab. From there, you can edit, delete, or merge contact groups.