Why the Delete button in a Distribution List does not show a dialo

When deleting a Distribution List under Contacts, there is no warning such as
"Are you sure... Yes/No)". Your list is then deleted without any warning.

This is an awful design given the fact that when you delete anything there
is some warning message associated with a Delete Function.

Also, the Delete button is so close to the Save & Close button. Another
awful design. This is so dangerous specially when no warning message exists
when deleting and your Distribution List with 100's or more entries can be
deleted without any warning.

Please fix these ASAP.

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Why? Because the item can be immediately recovered by moving it from the
Deleted Items folder back to the Contacts folder.
--
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Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54



"Raj" wrote:

When deleting a Distribution List under Contacts, there is no warning such as
"Are you sure... Yes/No)". Your list is then deleted without any warning.

This is an awful design given the fact that when you delete anything there
is some warning message associated with a Delete Function.

Also, the Delete button is so close to the Save & Close button. Another
awful design. This is so dangerous specially when no warning message exists
when deleting and your Distribution List with 100's or more entries can be
deleted without any warning.

Please fix these ASAP.

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"Raj" wrote in message
...

When deleting a Distribution List under Contacts, there is no warning such
as
"Are you sure... Yes/No)". Your list is then deleted without any warning.

This is an awful design given the fact that when you delete anything there
is some warning message associated with a Delete Function.

Also, the Delete button is so close to the Save & Close button. Another
awful design. This is so dangerous specially when no warning message exists
when deleting and your Distribution List with 100's or more entries can be
deleted without any warning.

There's no need for a warning. First, it takes only a very minimal bit of
energy to think before clicking Delete, particularly with the "Remove" button
right there in front of you and second, even if you do delete the DL, you can
simply recover it from Deleted Items, just like any other item you delete.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Sue, I just tested this by deleting a single contact. I do not have a Deleted
Items folder under Contacts. I went to the Deleted Items folder under my
Mailbox still no luck. Am I missing something? I am using Outlook 2007 Pro on
my office PC.

Also, why does the Delete functionality does not provide any warning? That
does not sound like a best practice.

Thanks,
Raj

"Sue Mosher [MVP]" wrote:

Why? Because the item can be immediately recovered by moving it from the
Deleted Items folder back to the Contacts folder.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54



"Raj" wrote:

When deleting a Distribution List under Contacts, there is no warning such as
"Are you sure... Yes/No)". Your list is then deleted without any warning.

This is an awful design given the fact that when you delete anything there
is some warning message associated with a Delete Function.

Also, the Delete button is so close to the Save & Close button. Another
awful design. This is so dangerous specially when no warning message exists
when deleting and your Distribution List with 100's or more entries can be
deleted without any warning.

Please fix these ASAP.

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http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...tlook.contacts

Brian, I am aware about the Deleted Items folder. However, it does not exists
under Contacts. The Deleted Items folder under my Mailbox does not show my
deleted Contact or a Distribution List. Thus my post in the discussion.

Am I missing something? I am using Outlook 2007 Pro on my office PC.

Thanks.

"Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

"Raj" wrote in message
...

When deleting a Distribution List under Contacts, there is no warning such
as
"Are you sure... Yes/No)". Your list is then deleted without any warning.

This is an awful design given the fact that when you delete anything there
is some warning message associated with a Delete Function.

Also, the Delete button is so close to the Save & Close button. Another
awful design. This is so dangerous specially when no warning message exists
when deleting and your Distribution List with 100's or more entries can be
deleted without any warning.

There's no need for a warning. First, it takes only a very minimal bit of
energy to think before clicking Delete, particularly with the "Remove" button
right there in front of you and second, even if you do delete the DL, you can
simply recover it from Deleted Items, just like any other item you delete.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

.

"Raj" wrote in message
...

Sue, I just tested this by deleting a single contact. I do not have a
Deleted
Items folder under Contacts. I went to the Deleted Items folder under my
Mailbox still no luck. Am I missing something? I am using Outlook 2007 Pro
on
my office PC.

How many folder sets do you have? The item will be in the Deleted Items
folder that resides in the same folder set from which you deleted the item.
By default, Deleted Items is sorted bu item date and contacts are usually
quite old so will sort early in the list. Sort by the Icon field and it will
bering all like items together. It will make it much easier to find non-mail
items.

Also, why does the Delete functionality does not provide any warning? That
does not sound like a best practice.

Do you need someone to remind you it's bedtime? People don't need their
programs to be nannies, they need to think before clicking or pressing things.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

"Raj" wrote in message
...

Brian, I am aware about the Deleted Items folder. However, it does not
exists
under Contacts.

Of course it's not under Contacts. It's not a contacts folder. Use the
proper view to see it.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

either search the deleted items folder for the DL by name or sort by the
icon field. If you use a view that sorts by deleted date (last modified
field), the DL will be at the top of the list.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
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"Raj" wrote in message
...
Brian, I am aware about the Deleted Items folder. However, it does not
exists
under Contacts. The Deleted Items folder under my Mailbox does not show my
deleted Contact or a Distribution List. Thus my post in the discussion.

Am I missing something? I am using Outlook 2007 Pro on my office PC.

Thanks.

"Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

"Raj" wrote in message
...

When deleting a Distribution List under Contacts, there is no warning
such
as
"Are you sure... Yes/No)". Your list is then deleted without any
warning.

This is an awful design given the fact that when you delete anything
there
is some warning message associated with a Delete Function.

Also, the Delete button is so close to the Save & Close button. Another
awful design. This is so dangerous specially when no warning message
exists
when deleting and your Distribution List with 100's or more entries can
be
deleted without any warning.

There's no need for a warning. First, it takes only a very minimal bit
of
energy to think before clicking Delete, particularly with the "Remove"
button
right there in front of you and second, even if you do delete the DL, you
can
simply recover it from Deleted Items, just like any other item you
delete.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

.

hi,
I just deleted a distribution list when I was just trying to remove one contact. I checked my deleted box and the list is not there. Any suggestions on where else to look? I have a large event approaching and this list is crucial. It would really suck to have to recreate the darn thing!



Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook] wrote:

There is no need for a warning.
12-Feb-10

There is no need for a warning. First, it takes only a very minimal bit of
energy to think before clicking Delete, particularly with the "Remove" button
right there in front of you and second, even if you do delete the DL, you can
simply recover it from Deleted Items, just like any other item you delete.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

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On Friday, February 12, 2010 1:15 PM
Raj wrote:

Why the Delete button in a Distribution List does not show a dialo
When deleting a Distribution List under Contacts, there is no warning such as
"Are you sure... Yes/No)". Your list is then deleted without any warning.

This is an awful design given the fact that when you delete anything there
is some warning message associated with a Delete Function.

Also, the Delete button is so close to the Save & Close button. Another
awful design. This is so dangerous specially when no warning message exists
when deleting and your Distribution List with 100's or more entries can be
deleted without any warning.

Please fix these ASAP.

----------------
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suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I
Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this
link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then
click "I Agree" in the message pane.

http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...tlook.contacts

On Friday, February 12, 2010 1:25 PM
Sue Mosher [MVP] wrote:

Why?
Why? Because the item can be immediately recovered by moving it from the
Deleted Items folder back to the Contacts folder.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54



"Raj" wrote:

On Friday, February 12, 2010 1:26 PM
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook] wrote:

There is no need for a warning.
There is no need for a warning. First, it takes only a very minimal bit of
energy to think before clicking Delete, particularly with the "Remove" button
right there in front of you and second, even if you do delete the DL, you can
simply recover it from Deleted Items, just like any other item you delete.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

On Friday, February 12, 2010 1:40 PM
Raj wrote:

Sue, I just tested this by deleting a single contact.
Sue, I just tested this by deleting a single contact. I do not have a Deleted
Items folder under Contacts. I went to the Deleted Items folder under my
Mailbox still no luck. Am I missing something? I am using Outlook 2007 Pro on
my office PC.

Also, why does the Delete functionality does not provide any warning? That
does not sound like a best practice.

Thanks,
Raj

"Sue Mosher [MVP]" wrote:

On Friday, February 12, 2010 2:18 PM
Raj wrote:

Brian, I am aware about the Deleted Items folder.
Brian, I am aware about the Deleted Items folder. However, it does not exists
under Contacts. The Deleted Items folder under my Mailbox does not show my
deleted Contact or a Distribution List. Thus my post in the discussion.

Am I missing something? I am using Outlook 2007 Pro on my office PC.

Thanks.

"Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

On Friday, February 12, 2010 2:44 PM
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook] wrote:

How many folder sets do you have?
How many folder sets do you have? The item will be in the Deleted Items
folder that resides in the same folder set from which you deleted the item.
By default, Deleted Items is sorted bu item date and contacts are usually
quite old so will sort early in the list. Sort by the Icon field and it will
bering all like items together. It will make it much easier to find non-mail
items.


Do you need someone to remind you it is bedtime? People do not need their
programs to be nannies, they need to think before clicking or pressing things.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

On Friday, February 12, 2010 2:45 PM
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook] wrote:

Of course it is not under Contacts. it is not a contacts folder.
Of course it is not under Contacts. it is not a contacts folder. Use the
proper view to see it.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

On Friday, February 12, 2010 3:37 PM
Diane Poremsky [MVP] wrote:

either search the deleted items folder for the DL by name or sort by theicon
either search the deleted items folder for the DL by name or sort by the
icon field. If you use a view that sorts by deleted date (last modified
field), the DL will be at the top of the list.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/
Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

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I did not delete in deleted items in the inbox either so I am very perplexed as to where I can find the distribution list. thanks in advance for any help anyone can provide!



marina chang wrote:

Deleted distribution list but not in deleted folder
02-Mar-10

hi,
I just deleted a distribution list when I was just trying to remove one contact. I checked my deleted box and the list is not there. Any suggestions on where else to look? I have a large event approaching and this list is crucial. It would really suck to have to recreate the darn thing!

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