Distribution list creation

When I try to create a distribution list in Outlook 2003 ("File" to "New" to "Distribution List"), I get the "Name" and "Display Name" fields. I need to also have the company name. Any way to do that?
Is there any way to create a distribution list from the category list?
Thank you.

The DL interface cannot be configured.

Not sure why you need to create a DL if you already have categories
configured. To create a DL from a category:
Change the Contacts Folder View to by Category. Right click and drag the
Category required to a newly created Contacts subfolder then choose Copy.
Make sure the new subfolder has been enabled as an email address book by
right clicking on it and choosing Properties Outlook Address Book Tab
and check the box to enable as email address book. Create your new
Distribution List and make sure the Show Names drop down field points to
this new subfolder then shift select all the contacts and voila.

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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Ed" wrote in message
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When I try to create a distribution list in Outlook 2003 ("File" to "New"
to "Distribution List"), I get the "Name" and "Display Name" fields. I need
to also have the company name. Any way to do that?
Is there any way to create a distribution list from the category list?
Thank you.

Hi Russ - That's great, you just saved me lots of time
and trouble! You just turned me on to the contact
subfolder concept - one question: are there any downsides
to using subfolders for categorization rather than
categories in the main folder?

Thanks Again!



-----Original Message-----
The DL interface cannot be configured.

Not sure why you need to create a DL if you already have
categories
configured. To create a DL from a category:
Change the Contacts Folder View to by Category. Right
click and drag the
Category required to a newly created Contacts subfolder
then choose Copy.
Make sure the new subfolder has been enabled as an email
address book by
right clicking on it and choosing Properties Outlook
Address Book Tab
and check the box to enable as email address book.
Create your new
Distribution List and make sure the Show Names drop down
field points to
this new subfolder then shift select all the contacts
and voila.

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Ed" wrote in message
news:570A234E-1F29-4534-AC80-
...
When I try to create a distribution list in Outlook
2003 ("File" to "New"
to "Distribution List"), I get the "Name" and "Display
Name" fields. I need
to also have the company name. Any way to do that?
Is there any way to create a distribution list from
the category list?
Thank you.


.

Some. It all depends on which functions you need more. Here's a comparison
of Categories VS Contact Subfolders:
http://www.slipstick.com/contacts/oloabcat.htm

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Mojo Baer" wrote in message
...
Hi Russ - That's great, you just saved me lots of time
and trouble! You just turned me on to the contact
subfolder concept - one question: are there any downsides
to using subfolders for categorization rather than
categories in the main folder?

Thanks Again!



-----Original Message-----
The DL interface cannot be configured.

Not sure why you need to create a DL if you already have
categories
configured. To create a DL from a category:
Change the Contacts Folder View to by Category. Right
click and drag the
Category required to a newly created Contacts subfolder
then choose Copy.
Make sure the new subfolder has been enabled as an email
address book by
right clicking on it and choosing Properties Outlook
Address Book Tab
and check the box to enable as email address book.
Create your new
Distribution List and make sure the Show Names drop down
field points to
this new subfolder then shift select all the contacts
and voila.

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Ed" wrote in message
news:570A234E-1F29-4534-AC80-
...
When I try to create a distribution list in Outlook
2003 ("File" to "New"
to "Distribution List"), I get the "Name" and "Display
Name" fields. I need
to also have the company name. Any way to do that?
Is there any way to create a distribution list from
the category list?
Thank you.


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