Outlook distribution lists

[Guest]

Is there a way I can send an email, using a distribution list, BUT have the
recipients only see their name and not the others? thanks.

 

[Brian Tillman]

Is there a way I can send an email, using a distribution list, BUT
have the recipients only see their name and not the others? thanks.

You'll need to use a mail merge for that.

 

[Guest]

I realize this, but when I do that I don't want all the names to show in the
TO: line.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

You don't understand what a mail merge is. A mail merge only puts one name
in the To: field.
Outlook uses Word for performing mail merge functions such as Form Letters,
mailing labels, envelopes, and fax or email merges. For an overview of these
functions take a look here:
http://www.slipstick.com/contacts/printlabel.htm
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/mailmerge.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011186361033.aspx

 

[Guest]

Why don't you just BCC them? If you blind copy it will appear that each
individual is the only recipient. Piece o' cake.

You don't understand what a mail merge is. A mail merge only puts one name
in the To: field.
Outlook uses Word for performing mail merge functions such as Form Letters,
mailing labels, envelopes, and fax or email merges. For an overview of these
functions take a look here:
http://www.slipstick.com/contacts/printlabel.htm
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/mailmerge.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011186361033.aspx


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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I realize this, but when I do that I don't want all the names to show in
the
TO: line.

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

It's not necessarily that simple. How the recipient's mail program handles the Bcc is up to that program, not you. Best case is that you get what you describe. Worst case is that it's marked as spam. In between, the user sees a message with a blank To.

If you want more control, mail merge is the way to go.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

Why don't you just BCC them? If you blind copy it will appear that each
individual is the only recipient. Piece o' cake.

You don't understand what a mail merge is. A mail merge only puts one name
in the To: field.
Outlook uses Word for performing mail merge functions such as Form Letters,
mailing labels, envelopes, and fax or email merges. For an overview of these
functions take a look here:
http://www.slipstick.com/contacts/printlabel.htm
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/mailmerge.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011186361033.aspx


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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I realize this, but when I do that I don't want all the names to show in
the
TO: line.

:


Is there a way I can send an email, using a distribution list, BUT
have the recipients only see their name and not the others? thanks.

You'll need to use a mail merge for that.

 

[Guest]

So you're telling me I can bcc the whole list and each name will see only
their names and not the others?

jb

Why don't you just BCC them? If you blind copy it will appear that each
individual is the only recipient. Piece o' cake.

You don't understand what a mail merge is. A mail merge only puts one name
in the To: field.
Outlook uses Word for performing mail merge functions such as Form Letters,
mailing labels, envelopes, and fax or email merges. For an overview of these
functions take a look here:
http://www.slipstick.com/contacts/printlabel.htm
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/mailmerge.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011186361033.aspx


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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I realize this, but when I do that I don't want all the names to show in
the
TO: line.

:


Is there a way I can send an email, using a distribution list, BUT
have the recipients only see their name and not the others? thanks.

You'll need to use a mail merge for that.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

That's what KJ said.
KJ is wrong.
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

So you're telling me I can bcc the whole list and each name will see only
their names and not the others?

jb

Why don't you just BCC them? If you blind copy it will appear that each
individual is the only recipient. Piece o' cake.

You don't understand what a mail merge is. A mail merge only puts one
name
in the To: field.
Outlook uses Word for performing mail merge functions such as Form
Letters,
mailing labels, envelopes, and fax or email merges. For an overview of
these
functions take a look here:
http://www.slipstick.com/contacts/printlabel.htm
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/mailmerge.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011186361033.aspx


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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I realize this, but when I do that I don't want all the names to show
in
the
TO: line.

:


Is there a way I can send an email, using a distribution list, BUT
have the recipients only see their name and not the others?
thanks.

You'll need to use a mail merge for that.