If you’re using Outlook 2010, follow these steps to create a new distribution list in Outlook.
Step 1: Select the “Contacts” section in Outlook and click “New Contact Group” on the “Home” tab. You can find this button in the “New” group.
A new window opens.
Step 2: Enter a name for your new contact group in the “Name” field.
Step 3: Select the “Contact Group” tab and click the “Add Members” button in the “Members” group. Choose one of three options:
- From Outlook Contacts
- From Address Book
- New E-Mail Contact
If you choose to add people from your address book or “Contacts” folder to your contact group, the “Add Members” window opens.
Select a contact in the dialog box and click the “Members ->” button. Use the search function, if necessary. Repeat the process for each person you want to add to your Outlook distribution list.
If you want to add people to the contact group who are not already in your address book, use the “New E-mail contact” option and enter the contact information in the “Add New Member” dialog box.
Step 4: Once you’ve finished adding people to your contact group, click “OK” to save your entries. The new distribution list appears under the name you selected in the “Contacts” folder.