Q128568: XADM : Managing Distribution Lists from Windows Clients

Article: Q128568
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv exc4 exc5 exc55
Last Modified: 16-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5 
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SUMMARY
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A Microsoft Exchange administrator can configure distribution lists so selected
users can manage list membership using one of the Microsoft Exchange Windows
clients or Outlook. Before a user can add and remove addresses from a list, he
or she must first have the appropriate permissions to that list.

Granting Permissions to a List Manager
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To grant the permissions needed by a user who will perform distribution list
management, do the following:

1. Start the Microsoft Exchange Administrator program.

2. Select the distribution list name in the Recipients container.

3. Click the Modify button in the Owner section and select a user from the list
  box to be an owner of this distribution list.

Managing a Distribution List from a Windows Client or Outlook
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To manage a distribution list (DL) from a Microsoft Exchange Windows client or
Outlook:

1. From the Tools menu, choose Address Book.

2. From the Global Address List or the Recipients container for the site
  containing the DL, select the DL to be modified.

3. Bring up the properties for the DL, by double-clicking the selected item or
  by choosing Properties from the File menu.

4. Click the Modify Members button to bring up the members of the DL.

5. If you have the correct permissions on the DL, you should be able to modify
  the DL.

Additional query words: groups address

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Keywords          : kbenv exc4 exc5 exc55 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbhowto

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