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 barUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
  2. Click the blue dropdown arrow next to “New contact”Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
  3. Select “New contact list” from the drop downUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
  4. You can now add a name, members, and a description to your contact group
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  5. Click “Create” 
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  6. After you have created your contact group, you can send an email by clicking People > All contact lists > *contact group name* > Send email
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Outlook Application

  1. Navigate to the “People” tab on the navigation barUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     

 

  1. Select “New Email” near the top lefthand cornerUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
  2. Select “Contact Group” from the dropdown menuUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
  3. First, give your group a name by selecting the “Name” fieldUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
  4. Next, click the “Add Members” button located near the middle of the ribbonUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
  5. 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.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
  6. 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.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
  7. After you have added all of your members, select “Save & Close” near the top left cornerUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
  8. You can now email your contact group by selecting: People > My Contacts > Contacts > *your contact group name* > Send emailUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
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Article ID: 16341
Created
Mon 9/25/23 8:30 AM
Modified
Wed 4/24/24 3:15 PM