distribution list using memebrs from contact list

I want to add members in my address book to a new distribution list. However,
when selecting members, outlook takes me to global address book. The concept
behind a global address book is great, BUT all I want to do is to select from
the list of contacts in my outlook addressbook. Also, I want the distribution
list to be kept local on my pc.

So, question is, how do I make the contacts in my addressbook (or the
addressbook in my PC) visible? Also, the "show names from the" drop down list
doesn't include my addressbook.

I know that the other solution is to just bite it. Once the list is made, I
won't have to do it again. .. Well BOY! You can say that again for each time
I created one (probably over 30).

thx in advance

HelloMofo <HelloMofo.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> I want to add members in my address book to a new distribution list.
> However, when selecting members, outlook takes me to global address
> book. The concept behind a global address book is great, BUT all I
> want to do is to select from the list of contacts in my outlook
> addressbook. Also, I want the distribution list to be kept local on
> my pc.
>
> So, question is, how do I make the contacts in my addressbook (or the
> addressbook in my PC) visible? Also, the "show names from the" drop
> down list doesn't include my addressbook.

Right-click your Contacts folder, choose Properties, select the Outlook
Address Book tab, and check the box labeled "Show this folder as an e-mail
Address Book". Click OK. Your COntacts folder will now appear in the "Show
names form the" drop-down.
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Brian Tillman