How do you manage contacts and create contact groups in Outlook?

Managing Contacts in Outlook :

  1. Open Contacts: In Outlook, go to the "People" view.
  2. Add a New Contact:
    • New Outlook for Windows: Click "New Contact."
    • Classic Outlook: Click "New Contact."
  3. Enter Contact Information: Fill in the contact's details like name, email address, phone number, company, etc.
  4. Save Contact: Click "Save & Close" or "Save."


Other Contact Management Actions :

  • Edit a Contact: Select a contact and click "Edit Contact."
  • Delete a Contact: Select a contact and click "Delete."
  • Categorize Contacts: Assign categories to your contacts for easy filtering and organization.
  • Sort Contacts: Sort your contacts by name, company, or other criteria.
  • Search Contacts: Use the search bar to find specific contacts quickly.
  • Import/Export Contacts: Import contacts from other sources or export your Outlook contacts.


Creating Contact Groups (Distribution Lists) :

  1. Open Contacts: Go to the "People" view.
  2. Create a New Contact Group:
    • New Outlook for Windows:
      • Click the dropdown arrow next to "New Contact" and select "New Contact List."
    • Classic Outlook:
      • Click the dropdown arrow next to "New Contact" and select "New Contact Group."
  3. Name the Contact Group: Give your contact group a descriptive name.
  4. Add Members:
    • Click "Add Members."
    • Choose contacts from your address book or create new email contacts.
  5. Save Contact Group: Click "Save & Close."


Using Contact Groups :

  • Sending Emails: When composing an email, type the contact group name in the "To" field. The email will be sent to all members of the group.
  • Scheduling Meetings: You can also use contact groups to invite multiple people to a meeting at once.