How to create mailing list outlook

Creating a mailing list in Outlook is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Method 1: Create a new contact group

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "Contacts" folder.
  2. Click on the "New Contact Group" button in the "Home" tab or press Ctrl+Shift+G.
  3. Enter a name for your contact group in the "Group name" field.
  4. Click on the "Add Members" button.
  5. Select the contacts you want to add to the group from your contact list or search for them using the "Find" feature.
  6. Click "OK" to add the contacts to the group.
  7. Click "Save & Close" to save the contact group.

Method 2: Create a distribution list

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "Contacts" folder.
  2. Click on the "New Distribution List" button in the "Home" tab or press Ctrl+Shift+D.
  3. Enter a name for your distribution list in the "Distribution list name" field.
  4. Click on the "Add Members" button.
  5. Select the contacts you want to add to the list from your contact list or search for them using the "Find" feature.
  6. Click "OK" to add the contacts to the list.
  7. Click "Save & Close" to save the distribution list.

Method 3: Create a mailing list using a CSV file

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "Contacts" folder.
  2. Click on the "Import/Export" button in the "Home" tab or press Ctrl+Shift+E.
  3. Select "Import from another program or file" and then "Comma Separated Values (Windows)".
  4. Select the CSV file containing your mailing list and click "Open".
  5. Map the columns in the CSV file to the corresponding fields in Outlook (e.g., First Name, Last Name, Email Address).
  6. Click "Finish" to import the contacts into Outlook.
  7. Create a new contact group or distribution list using the imported contacts.

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