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June 21st, 2004 18:00
Microsoft Outlook message: you cannot create entries for this address book.
I am able to create contacts and I am developing a list in Microsoft Outlook 2002. I assumed the Microsoft Outlook address book was a place to store the addresses of people I don't contact often. When I tried to enter a name and address I got a message: "You cannot create entries for this address book." I have used Outlook Express for several years. I can now see the advantages of the calendar and other tools in Microsoft Outlook, but I don't understand the terms associated with names and addresses. For example how do I identify address books. What is the difference between a "personal address book" and the microsoft outlook address book? Let me enumerate three questions:
- Why can I not create entries in "this"? address book?
- What address book can I create entries in?
- Where can I get user friendly information about Microsoft Outlook address books and contact lists and Outlook Express address books?
Thanks for any help you can give.
Jerry
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June 22nd, 2004 15:00
Thanks, Allan for the information that confirmed that I don't need to use an address book with 2002.
If I remember correctly, my old address books had a separate way to list organizations. I didn't see anyway to enter an organization without using the name of a person in that organization in Microsoft Outlook. I probably missed something along the way. Nevertheless, I entered the name Westport Benefits as the full name.
Now, when I looked to see the label, I discovered that I could use the down arrow to change the way, the name was displayed. I also discovered that I could give Westport Benefits the job title of Administrator. Then I entered Crescent Dental Plans as the company name. I then used the File as down arrow to select Crescent Dental Plans. When I checked the current view menu and clicked phone list, by company, etc., it seems like this will work for me. So I guess my question is: Is there a better way?
One more question. For a List serve, should I use the name of the group or society as the company name to enter the e-mail address for posting replies?
Once again, thanks in advance for your help.