I use Outlook 2000 IMO.

Is there any way to configure my
addressbook so that for every contact, the name is always
displayed last name, first name?

It's not an issue when you view the address book (because
you can sort the names there), but it *is* an issue when
you try to create distribution lists and
have to select members. Then it depends on how each
contact is configured to display - and it's a drag to
have to set each one individually!

Thanks for your help!

Steve
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