How could I force Outlook to look for names in my contacts ?

[Matmi]

Hi,

I don't like the Auto Complete function in the New email window as it's
quite messy. Instead, I'd like Outlook to start looking in my contacts for
all the names starting with the letter R, for instance, when I type an R in
the "To" line and then refine the search as I type the second letter, third,
etc.

Is that possible ?

Thanks.

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

I don't like the Auto Complete function in the New email window as it's
quite messy. Instead, I'd like Outlook to start looking in my contacts for
all the names starting with the letter R, for instance, when I type an R in
the "To" line and then refine the search as I type the second letter, third,
etc.

Outlook doesn't have the ability you seek. You can certainly turn off
autocompletion (Tools>Options>E-mail Options>Advanced E-mail Options, uncheck
"Suggest names while completing To, Cc, and Bcc fields") and then use
autoresolution. With autoresolution enabled (the "Automatic name checking"
box on that same dialogue), you can enter the first three letters of a
person's name, then tab out of the field or press Ctrl-K or click the "Check
Names" button to resolve the address. Outlook has no way to reference your
Contacts as you type.