Outlook: Using the Global Address List (GAL)

Summary

This article provides instructions on how to access and use the Global Address List to add recipients to email messages.

 

How-To

The Global Address List (GAL) is the address look up feature in Office 365. It contains email addresses for individuals and resources. Office 365 uses the GAL to supply email addresses when you are composing a message or inviting individuals to meetings.

 

Task: To use the Global Address List to add recipients to an email message.

 

Instructions

Step 1 - Create a new email message.

Step 2 - Click To.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Step 3 - Select the category that contains the email address of the recipient.
Step 4 - Enter the name of the recipient in the Search field.
Step 5 - Click Save.

Step 3 - Enter the name of the recipient in the Search field and click the Arrow icon.

Step 4 - Double-click on a name in the results list to automatically populate the To field below and click OK.

 

Outcome

The recipient you selected from the Global Address List is added to the To field of your email message.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Further Readings 

Outlook: Recognizing Icons in the Global Address List (GAL)

  

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Details

Article ID: 1655
Created
Fri 7/19/19 6:15 PM
Modified
Fri 12/8/23 4:19 PM
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