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How to use the distribution list feature with AOL or AIM Mail Address Book?

A distribution list allows you to send an e-mail to multiple people with just one entry in the address box. It avoids the need of typing each address when you regularly send e-mail to the same group of people.

A distribution list allows you to send an e-mail to multiple people with just one entry in the address box. It avoids the need of typing each address when you regularly send e-mail to the same group of people.

Create a Distribution List

You can create a distribution list from e-mail addresses in your AOL® or AIM® Mail Address Book and other e-mail addresses you type in manually.

To create a distribution list:
1. On the AOL Mail or AIM Mail window, click the Addresses button.
2. Click the New drop-down menu to open it, choose New Distribution List, then click it.
3. In the Distribution List Name: box, type the name you want for the list.
4. In the Address Book: box, click the name link for each e-mail address you want to add to the list.
5. If needed, in the Other Address: box, type an e-mail address, then click the Add button.
6. Click the Save button.
7. Click the OK button.

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Use a Distribution List

Once you have created a distribution list, you can use auto complete to select it from your AIM Mail Address Book.

To use a distribution list:
1. On the AOL Mail or AIM Mail window, click the Compose button.
2. In the To: box, type the first few letters of the distribution list's name.
3. In the Auto Complete: To box, click the distribution list's name link.

Note: The distribution list's name will display in bold text.

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Source: AOL