I tried this, and also went to Tools|Options|Pref|Contact Options and made my
default "full name" to last first as well as default "file as" to last first.
The address book lists the names properly, but as soon as I use the DL I've
created, it shows up in the "to" field in what appears to be the EmailDisplay
name (which amounts to first names and nicknames, but they're in alpha
order!)

Of course, as I'm thinking this through, I've created an address book
originally out of a catagory list, and the only way to differentiate those
Contacts with multiple email addresses would be by the EmailName . . . I
guess I've just answered my own question in my other post about using all of
a Contact's email addresses when sending a message to a catagory . . . Well,
maybe my working this out will help someone, although I still think emailing
to a catagory should automatically include all available email addresses.
--
StephLJ
a mom who uses Outlook to keep life in order


"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You need to sort the Outlook Address Book.

Tools E-mail accounts View or change existing directories or address
books Outlook Address Book Change. Set your sort order there
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

"Chris Altwegg" wrote in message
...
Russ & the group:

I've got a problem that I can't seem to find an answer to;

I have hundreds of names and addresses in my Outlook Contact file.

I want to create a Distribution List and select the names to add to that
list by looking at their last names.

Everytime I open the "Select Members" function, I get a listing of my
Contacts, but sorted by first name, not last name.

If I look at my Contacts in either the Address Cards view or the Detailed
Address Card view, the names are sorted by Last Name, then First Name. My
"File As" is set up as LastName, First Name. It seems to be working
correctly.

What am I doing wrong, please?

Thanks in advance,

Chris Altwegg
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Chris Altwegg
8203 38th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Phone/cell: 206-523-6477 Fax: 206-523-6401