Why the Delete button in a Distribution List does not show a dialo

[Raj]

When deleting a Distribution List under Contacts, there is no warning such as
"Are you sure... Yes/No)". Your list is then deleted without any warning.

This is an awful design given the fact that when you delete anything there
is some warning message associated with a Delete Function.

Also, the Delete button is so close to the Save & Close button. Another
awful design. This is so dangerous specially when no warning message exists
when deleting and your Distribution List with 100's or more entries can be
deleted without any warning.

Please fix these ASAP.

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[Sue Mosher [MVP]]

Why? Because the item can be immediately recovered by moving it from the
Deleted Items folder back to the Contacts folder.

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]]

When deleting a Distribution List under Contacts, there is no warning such
as
"Are you sure... Yes/No)". Your list is then deleted without any warning.

This is an awful design given the fact that when you delete anything there
is some warning message associated with a Delete Function.

Also, the Delete button is so close to the Save & Close button. Another
awful design. This is so dangerous specially when no warning message exists
when deleting and your Distribution List with 100's or more entries can be
deleted without any warning.

There's no need for a warning. First, it takes only a very minimal bit of
energy to think before clicking Delete, particularly with the "Remove" button
right there in front of you and second, even if you do delete the DL, you can
simply recover it from Deleted Items, just like any other item you delete.

 

[Raj]

Sue, I just tested this by deleting a single contact. I do not have a Deleted
Items folder under Contacts. I went to the Deleted Items folder under my
Mailbox still no luck. Am I missing something? I am using Outlook 2007 Pro on
my office PC.

Also, why does the Delete functionality does not provide any warning? That
does not sound like a best practice.

Thanks,
Raj

 

[Raj]

Brian, I am aware about the Deleted Items folder. However, it does not exists
under Contacts. The Deleted Items folder under my Mailbox does not show my
deleted Contact or a Distribution List. Thus my post in the discussion.

Am I missing something? I am using Outlook 2007 Pro on my office PC.

Thanks.

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]]

Sue, I just tested this by deleting a single contact. I do not have a
Deleted
Items folder under Contacts. I went to the Deleted Items folder under my
Mailbox still no luck. Am I missing something? I am using Outlook 2007 Pro
on
my office PC.

How many folder sets do you have? The item will be in the Deleted Items
folder that resides in the same folder set from which you deleted the item.
By default, Deleted Items is sorted bu item date and contacts are usually
quite old so will sort early in the list. Sort by the Icon field and it will
bering all like items together. It will make it much easier to find non-mail
items.

Also, why does the Delete functionality does not provide any warning? That
does not sound like a best practice.

Do you need someone to remind you it's bedtime? People don't need their
programs to be nannies, they need to think before clicking or pressing things.

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]]

Brian, I am aware about the Deleted Items folder. However, it does not
exists
under Contacts.

Of course it's not under Contacts. It's not a contacts folder. Use the
proper view to see it.

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

either search the deleted items folder for the DL by name or sort by the
icon field. If you use a view that sorts by deleted date (last modified
field), the DL will be at the top of the list.

--
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[marina chang]

hi,
I just deleted a distribution list when I was just trying to remove one contact. I checked my deleted box and the list is not there. Any suggestions on where else to look? I have a large event approaching and this list is crucial. It would really suck to have to recreate the darn thing!



Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook] wrote:

There is no need for a warning.
12-Feb-10

There is no need for a warning. First, it takes only a very minimal bit o
energy to think before clicking Delete, particularly with the "Remove" butto
right there in front of you and second, even if you do delete the DL, you ca
simply recover it from Deleted Items, just like any other item you delete
-
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Previous Posts In This Thread:

Why the Delete button in a Distribution List does not show a dialo
When deleting a Distribution List under Contacts, there is no warning such a
"Are you sure... Yes/No)". Your list is then deleted without any warning

This is an awful design given the fact that when you delete anything ther
is some warning message associated with a Delete Function

Also, the Delete button is so close to the Save & Close button. Anothe
awful design. This is so dangerous specially when no warning message exist
when deleting and your Distribution List with 100's or more entries can b
deleted without any warning

Please fix these ASAP

---------------
This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to th
suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "
Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow thi
link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and the
click "I Agree" in the message pane

http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...329ed698&dg=microsoft.public.outlook.contacts

Why?
Why? Because the item can be immediately recovered by moving it from th
Deleted Items folder back to the Contacts folder
-
Sue Mosher, Outlook MV
Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming
Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrator
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=5


:

There is no need for a warning.
There is no need for a warning. First, it takes only a very minimal bit o
energy to think before clicking Delete, particularly with the "Remove" butto
right there in front of you and second, even if you do delete the DL, you ca
simply recover it from Deleted Items, just like any other item you delete
-
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Sue, I just tested this by deleting a single contact.
Sue, I just tested this by deleting a single contact. I do not have a Delete
Items folder under Contacts. I went to the Deleted Items folder under m
Mailbox still no luck. Am I missing something? I am using Outlook 2007 Pro o
my office PC

Also, why does the Delete functionality does not provide any warning? Tha
does not sound like a best practice

Thanks
Ra

:

Brian, I am aware about the Deleted Items folder.
Brian, I am aware about the Deleted Items folder. However, it does not exist
under Contacts. The Deleted Items folder under my Mailbox does not show m
deleted Contact or a Distribution List. Thus my post in the discussion

Am I missing something? I am using Outlook 2007 Pro on my office PC

Thanks

:

How many folder sets do you have?
How many folder sets do you have? The item will be in the Deleted Item
folder that resides in the same folder set from which you deleted the item
By default, Deleted Items is sorted bu item date and contacts are usuall
quite old so will sort early in the list. Sort by the Icon field and it wil
bering all like items together. It will make it much easier to find non-mail
items.


Do you need someone to remind you it is bedtime? People do not need their
programs to be nannies, they need to think before clicking or pressing things.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Of course it is not under Contacts. it is not a contacts folder.
Of course it is not under Contacts. it is not a contacts folder. Use the
proper view to see it.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

either search the deleted items folder for the DL by name or sort by theicon
either search the deleted items folder for the DL by name or sort by the
icon field. If you use a view that sorts by deleted date (last modified
field), the DL will be at the top of the list.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
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[marina chang]

I did not delete in deleted items in the inbox either so I am very perplexed as to where I can find the distribution list. thanks in advance for any help anyone can provide!



marina chang wrote:

Deleted distribution list but not in deleted folder
02-Mar-10

hi,
I just deleted a distribution list when I was just trying to remove one contact. I checked my deleted box and the list is not there. Any suggestions on where else to look? I have a large event approaching and this list is crucial. It would really suck to have to recreate the darn thing!

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[marina chang]

fyi, did nothing after deleted dist list except google how to get it back!



marina chang wrote:

Deleted distribution list but not in deleted folder
02-Mar-10

hi,
I just deleted a distribution list when I was just trying to remove one contact. I checked my deleted box and the list is not there. Any suggestions on where else to look? I have a large event approaching and this list is crucial. It would really suck to have to recreate the darn thing!

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[Russ Valentine]

If it's not in your Deleted Items Folder it is gone and will need to be
restored from a backup.
--
Russ Valentine
in message

hi,
I just deleted a distribution list when I was just trying to remove one
contact. I checked my deleted box and the list is not there. Any
suggestions on where else to look? I have a large event approaching and
this list is crucial. It would really suck to have to recreate the darn
thing!



Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook] wrote:

There is no need for a warning.
12-Feb-10

There is no need for a warning. First, it takes only a very minimal bit
of
energy to think before clicking Delete, particularly with the "Remove"
button
right there in front of you and second, even if you do delete the DL, you
can
simply recover it from Deleted Items, just like any other item you delete.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Previous Posts In This Thread:

Why the Delete button in a Distribution List does not show a dialo
When deleting a Distribution List under Contacts, there is no warning such
as
"Are you sure... Yes/No)". Your list is then deleted without any warning.

This is an awful design given the fact that when you delete anything there
is some warning message associated with a Delete Function.

Also, the Delete button is so close to the Save & Close button. Another
awful design. This is so dangerous specially when no warning message
exists
when deleting and your Distribution List with 100's or more entries can be
deleted without any warning.

Please fix these ASAP.

----------------
This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I
Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow
this
link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then
click "I Agree" in the message pane.

http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...329ed698&dg=microsoft.public.outlook.contacts

Why?
Why? Because the item can be immediately recovered by moving it from the
Deleted Items folder back to the Contacts folder.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54



:

There is no need for a warning.
There is no need for a warning. First, it takes only a very minimal bit
of
energy to think before clicking Delete, particularly with the "Remove"
button
right there in front of you and second, even if you do delete the DL, you
can
simply recover it from Deleted Items, just like any other item you delete.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Sue, I just tested this by deleting a single contact.
Sue, I just tested this by deleting a single contact. I do not have a
Deleted
Items folder under Contacts. I went to the Deleted Items folder under my
Mailbox still no luck. Am I missing something? I am using Outlook 2007 Pro
on
my office PC.

Also, why does the Delete functionality does not provide any warning? That
does not sound like a best practice.

Thanks,
Raj

:

Brian, I am aware about the Deleted Items folder.
Brian, I am aware about the Deleted Items folder. However, it does not
exists
under Contacts. The Deleted Items folder under my Mailbox does not show my
deleted Contact or a Distribution List. Thus my post in the discussion.

Am I missing something? I am using Outlook 2007 Pro on my office PC.

Thanks.

:

How many folder sets do you have?
How many folder sets do you have? The item will be in the Deleted Items
folder that resides in the same folder set from which you deleted the
item.
By default, Deleted Items is sorted bu item date and contacts are usually
quite old so will sort early in the list. Sort by the Icon field and it
will
bering all like items together. It will make it much easier to find
non-mail
items.


Do you need someone to remind you it is bedtime? People do not need their
programs to be nannies, they need to think before clicking or pressing
things.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Of course it is not under Contacts. it is not a contacts folder.
Of course it is not under Contacts. it is not a contacts folder. Use the
proper view to see it.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

either search the deleted items folder for the DL by name or sort by
theicon
either search the deleted items folder for the DL by name or sort by the
icon field. If you use a view that sorts by deleted date (last modified
field), the DL will be at the top of the list.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

How many email accounts are in your main Outlook profile?
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[Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]]

I just deleted a distribution list when I was just trying to remove one
contact. I checked my deleted box
and the list is not there. Any suggestions on where else to look? I have a
large event approaching and
this list is crucial. It would really suck to have to recreate the darn
thing!

If you have more than one data store and the item was not in the default data
store, the item won't be in the defatul Deleted Items folder, it will be in
the Deleted Items folder of the data store the item was in originally.

The Deleted Items folder is normally sorted by "Received" date. Now, this
date doesn't mean a lot for Distribution Lists, but it will usually be an
older date. Thus, it may sort to a location earlier in the list of items in
the Deleted Items folder. To make it easier to find, click the Icon column in
the header line to sort by icon and that will make it easier to find. The
istribution List icon will sort toward the top of the folder.