Create A Contact List

When to Use?

If you need to create a group email or contact list, these are the steps you will want to follow

Procedure

Web Application

Outlook Application

Web Application

1. Navigate to the “People” tab on the navigation bar
    
2. Click the blue dropdown arrow next to “New contact”
    
3. Select “New contact list” from the drop down
    
4. You can now add a name, members, and a description to your contact group
   
5. Click “Create” 
   
6. After you have created your contact group, you can send an email by clicking People > All contact lists > *contact group name* > Send email
   

Outlook Application

1. Navigate to the “People” tab on the navigation bar
    

2. Select “New Email” near the top lefthand corner
    
3. Select “Contact Group” from the dropdown menu
    
4. First, give your group a name by selecting the “Name” field
    
5. Next, click the “Add Members” button located near the middle of the ribbon
    
6. If the members you would like to add have a GVSU email, select “From Address Book” from the dropdown menu and use the search bar to find members. Press “Members” in the bottom left corner to add a contact to your Contact Group. Then press “ok” near the bottom right corner.
    
7. If the member you would like to add does not have a GVSU email, or you do not have an Address List, select “New Email Contact” from the dropdown menu. Populate both the “Display name” and “E-mail address” fields, and then select “OK”. Repeat as necessary.
    
8. After you have added all of your members, select “Save & Close” near the top left corner
    
9. You can now email your contact group by selecting: People > My Contacts > Contacts > *your contact group name* > Send email