Fixed font Subject: Re: Re: Outlook 2007 - Distribution list does not print members on fir
Author: amy navarro Date: 04 Feb 2011
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This was just what I was looking for to figure out how to email the distro list! Thanks

> On Wednesday, February 06, 2008 12:02 PM BeachLove wrote:

> When printing a distribution list from Contacts using Outlook 2003, all
> information from the distribution list including members names is printed on
> one page. Using Outlook 2007, the mailbox owner's name and Distribution List
> Name print on the first page and the list of members are being printed on the
> second page. How can I get everything to print on one page?


>> On Wednesday, February 06, 2008 4:22 PM Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] wrote:

>> You cannot. DL's are a largely abandoned feature which cannot be customized
>> in any way.
>>
>> --
>> Russ Valentine
>> [MVP-Outlook]


>>> On Thursday, February 07, 2008 7:24 AM BeachLove wrote:

>>> I did find a work around to print the list, but it prints in notepad:
>>>
>>> Open the distribution list
>>> Click the drop-down arrow on the SEND button
>>> Click ???In Internet Format (vCard)
>>> Double-click the attachment
>>> Click File
>>> Click Print
>>> Select the correct printer
>>> Click OK
>>>
>>>
>>> "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:


>>>> On Thursday, February 07, 2008 8:25 AM BeachLove wrote:

>>>> Since you say the distribution lists "are a largely abandoned feature," does
>>>> this mean they will be "going away" and replaced with something else? Are
>>>> user's supposed to use something else for distribution lists?
>>>>
>>>> "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:


>>>>> On Thursday, February 07, 2008 1:29 PM Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] wrote:

>>>>> I doubt they are going away. They just aren't undergoing any further
>>>>> development. DL's have never been a reliable or robust feature. Microsoft
>>>>> focuses all it's development and attention on the Contact Folder interface,
>>>>> not the address book interface. They appear to expect us to use Categories
>>>>> in lieu of DL's.
>>>>> http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2003/20030730.htm
>>>>> --
>>>>> Russ Valentine
>>>>> [MVP-Outlook]
>>>>> "Beach Lover" <BeachLover@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:8D13988F-7418-481D-BFAF-F3A2360DA90E@microsoft.com...


>>>>>> On Thursday, February 07, 2008 2:11 PM BeachLove wrote:

>>>>>> I guess I'm missing something regarding Categories. I am at a college and we
>>>>>> have literally a hundreds of distribution lists based on class years, class
>>>>>> schedules, departments, committees, etc. How does Categories work in lieu of
>>>>>> DL's?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:


>>>>>>> On Thursday, February 07, 2008 3:18 PM Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] wrote:

>>>>>>> I posted the link that answered your question. Did you read it?
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Russ Valentine
>>>>>>> [MVP-Outlook]


>>>>>>>> On Monday, February 11, 2008 10:25 AM BeachLove wrote:

>>>>>>>> Yes, I read it. I also said I must be missing something regarding
>>>>>>>> categories. I will try to figure it out by researching categories and
>>>>>>>> dynamic distribution lists when I have the time.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> The information in the link you provided was this:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Did you know you can use Categories to create dynamic distribution lists in
>>>>>>>> your Contacts folder? When you need to add or remove names from a group
>>>>>>>> mailing list, you only need to add the category to or remove it from the
>>>>>>>> contacts. When an email address changes, you only need to update their
>>>>>>>> contact form, not the distribution lists they are members of.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Send a message or meeting request to the group or create appointments or
>>>>>>>> tasks, by opening the Contacts folder and use the Group By Category view and
>>>>>>>> select the desired group. Choose the desired action from the Actions menu."
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:


>>>>>>>>> On Monday, February 11, 2008 4:52 PM Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] wrote:

>>>>>>>>> Or if you prefer, you could just clarify your question. The question you
>>>>>>>>> asked here was answered. Perhaps you were trying to ask something else.
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Russ Valentine
>>>>>>>>> [MVP-Outlook]


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