Is there a way to alphabetize categories

[Cowtoon]

Outlook 2003:
Is there a way to alphabetize categories for my contacts. I have a lot of
contacts and want to list the names in each category alphabetically.
I can't find a work around. Would appreciate any assistance with this
dilema.
Thanks.

 

[Judy Gleeson \(MVP Outlook\)]

yep. What happened in 2003 is a shame, but when you sort a column, it drops
out your grouping. So here's the workaround.

Use the Phone List View or By Category View
Click the name field column header to sort by it.
Turn on the Group By Box (on the Advanced Toolbar).
Drag the column header Categories into the Group By Box.

So now it's sorted by name and grouped By Category.

I hope this helps you at least a little bit!

Judy Gleeson
MVP Outlook
Outlook trainer and author of Productiv_IT with Outlook

read my articles here: www.judygleeson.com
www.acorntraining.com.au
Canberra, Australia

"Wasted end-user time due to lack of training accounted for the biggest
piece of the spoftware spending pie" -Gartner

 

[Cowtoon]

Thanks Judy, I'll have a go at your instructions, when I get home tonight.
Here's hoping!!!!
Thanks.
Diana

yep. What happened in 2003 is a shame, but when you sort a column, it drops
out your grouping. So here's the workaround.

Use the Phone List View or By Category View
Click the name field column header to sort by it.
Turn on the Group By Box (on the Advanced Toolbar).
Drag the column header Categories into the Group By Box.

So now it's sorted by name and grouped By Category.

I hope this helps you at least a little bit!

Judy Gleeson
MVP Outlook
Outlook trainer and author of Productiv_IT with Outlook

read my articles here: www.judygleeson.com
www.acorntraining.com.au
Canberra, Australia

"Wasted end-user time due to lack of training accounted for the biggest
piece of the spoftware spending pie" -Gartner