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Automating Tasks | Create a Distribution List Instead of Entering Names in the To Line Individually

 

You can create a distribution list that allows you to send an e-mail message to a number of people at one time. Sending to the list rather than typing each individual's name saves you keystrokes each time you send the group an e-mail message.

Create a Distribution List Using Names in the Address Book

 

 

Mouse actions

Keyboard actions

1

On the menu bar:

n         Select File.

n         Point to New.

n         Select Distribution List.

On the menu bar:

n         Open the File menu by pressing ALT+F.

n         Open the New menu by pressing W.

n         Select Distribution List by pressing L.

2

In the Untitled Distribution List dialog box, in the Name box:

n         Enter a name.

n         Select Select Members.

In the Untitled Distribution List dialog box, in the Name box:

n         Enter a name.

n         Select Select Members by pressing ALT+M.

3

In the Select Members dialog box, in the Show names from the list:

n         Select the address book that contains the e-mail addresses you want in your distribution list.

In the Type Name or Select from List box:

n         Enter a name you want to include.

n         In the list below, select the name.

n         Select the Members button.

The name is added to the distribution list.

n         Repeat for each person you want to add to the distribution list.

n         Select OK.

In the Select Members dialog box:

n         Move to the Show Names from the list by pressing ALT+S.

n         Open the list by pressing ALT+ the DOWN ARROW key.

n         Select the address book that contains the e-mail addresses you want in your distribution list by pressing the arrow keys.

n         Press ENTER.

n         Move to the Type Name or Select from List box by pressing ALT+Y.

n         Enter a name you want to include.

n         Move to the list below by pressing the DOWN ARROW, then select a name.

n         Select the Members button by pressing ALT+B.

The name is added to the distribution list.

n         Repeat for each person you want to add to the distribution list.

n         Press ENTER.

4

To save, and close the dialog box:

n         Select the Save and Close button.

The distribution list is saved in your Contacts folder by the name you give it.

To save, and close the dialog box:

n         Press ALT+S.

The distribution list is saved in your Contacts folder by the name you give it.

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