sorting contacts

How can I ensure that contacts are always presented Last name, First name? I have no problem displaying them like that in my Contacts folder, but when I want to create a distribution list, say, and I come to select members, those names are always First Name, Last Name. I can then click on Properties for a contact and sort it there, but that is such a hassle - I have hundreds of names.

What is the difference between Contacts and those address lists anyway?

I use Outlook 2000.

Thanks in advance

Steve

For a version that old, you will also need to provide your mail support
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How can I ensure that contacts are always presented Last name, First name?
I have no problem displaying them like that in my Contacts folder, but when
I want to create a distribution list, say, and I come to select members,
those names are always First Name, Last Name. I can then click on
Properties for a contact and sort it there, but that is such a hassle - I
have hundreds of names.

What is the difference between Contacts and those address lists anyway?

I use Outlook 2000.

Thanks in advance

Steve

Russ - thanks.

It's IMO

Steve

Then specify where you want them sorted.
For the Address Book: Tools menu Address Book View menu Sort by
For a DL: you're out of luck. Can't be done without individually changing
the Subject field for each Contact.

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Russ - thanks.

It's IMO

Steve

My contact list has been set to be sorted by the company name, but when
I want to send a message "to" the list of contacts appears to be sorted
by name and/or family name. I am not able to have the contacts list
shown by company name sorting.

Thanks

Ermes (Italy)



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The Outlook Address Book will only by company if you have configured the
"File As" field to include the company.
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My contact list has been set to be sorted by the company name, but when
I want to send a message "to" the list of contacts appears to be sorted
by name and/or family name. I am not able to have the contacts list
shown by company name sorting.

Thanks

Ermes (Italy)



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