Outlook Address Book

cc · External Since: Mar 27, 2006 Posts: 14

In Outlook, in a folder we have titled "Public Folder," I have a list called
"Contacts." How do I make that list show in the "Show names from the:"
function when I am choosing someone to send an email to. That "Contacts"
list does not show as a choice.

Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook] · External Since: Feb 11, 2005 Posts: 21627

Bring up the Properties dialog for the folder and check the Outlook Address Book check box.

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"cc" <cc RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6A39CC2C-11CB-4B86-8150-1983A5CFD558@microsoft.com...
> In Outlook, in a folder we have titled "Public Folder," I have a list called
> "Contacts." How do I make that list show in the "Show names from the:"
> function when I am choosing someone to send an email to. That "Contacts"
> list does not show as a choice.

Vince Averello [MVP-Outlo · External Since: Sep 05, 2003 Posts: 6707

I forgot if this is possibly but right click on that Contact folder, choose
Properties and go to the Outlook Address Book tab and check the "Show this
folder as an email address book" box

"cc" <cc DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6A39CC2C-11CB-4B86-8150-1983A5CFD558@microsoft.com...
> In Outlook, in a folder we have titled "Public Folder," I have a list
> called
> "Contacts." How do I make that list show in the "Show names from the:"
> function when I am choosing someone to send an email to. That "Contacts"
> list does not show as a choice.

cc · External Since: Mar 27, 2006 Posts: 14

You are right, Vince. It worked. Thanks so much.

"Vince Averello [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

> I forgot if this is possibly but right click on that Contact folder, choose
> Properties and go to the Outlook Address Book tab and check the "Show this
> folder as an email address book" box
>
> "cc" <cc RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6A39CC2C-11CB-4B86-8150-1983A5CFD558@microsoft.com...
> > In Outlook, in a folder we have titled "Public Folder," I have a list
> > called
> > "Contacts." How do I make that list show in the "Show names from the:"
> > function when I am choosing someone to send an email to. That "Contacts"
> > list does not show as a choice.
>

Ron R. · External Since: Sep 16, 2004 Posts: 6

Hello Vince;

I have this same problem, however O/L 2007 will not allow me to check this
box. It is grayed out. All of my contacts (approx 400) are listed in the "My
Contacts" folder (which imported with the file and transfer wizard). I have
tried all of the suggested M/S help screen suggestions. None of them work.
Any ideas?
Thank You

"Vince Averello [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

> I forgot if this is possibly but right click on that Contact folder, choose
> Properties and go to the Outlook Address Book tab and check the "Show this
> folder as an email address book" box
>
> "cc" <cc RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6A39CC2C-11CB-4B86-8150-1983A5CFD558@microsoft.com...
> > In Outlook, in a folder we have titled "Public Folder," I have a list
> > called
> > "Contacts." How do I make that list show in the "Show names from the:"
> > function when I am choosing someone to send an email to. That "Contacts"
> > list does not show as a choice.
>

Brian Tillman · External Since: Mar 29, 2005 Posts: 20862

Ron R. <RonR.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> I have this same problem, however O/L 2007 will not allow me to check
> this box. It is grayed out. All of my contacts (approx 400) are
> listed in the "My Contacts" folder (which imported with the file and
> transfer wizard). I have tried all of the suggested M/S help screen
> suggestions. None of them work. Any ideas?

It's best to stick with one thread.
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Brian Tillman