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I have Outlook 2003 and have set up a distribution list. Since I have several e-mail addresses, I would like to know if it is possible to link a specific return address with a given distribution list.

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For — short answer: Outlook 2003 does not provide a built‑in way to attach a specific sending account to a Contact Group (distribution list). The ability to enumerate accounts and programmatically pick the account used to send a MailItem (the MailItem.SendUsingAccount mechanism) arrived with the Outlook 2007 object model; you won’t find an equivalent property in the 2003 object model. (nirsoft.net)

Practical options:

  • If the list is a server (Exchange) distribution group, set the group’s primary SMTP/reply address on the server (Exchange Admin / PowerShell) so replies go where you want. This is an admin/server-side fix. (learn.microsoft.com)
  • If you’re on a local profile (POP/SMTP in Outlook 2003), pick the From address manually when composing (Options → Show From). For automation you have two paths: upgrade to Outlook 2007+ and use VBA’s SendUsingAccount, or use a third‑party Extended MAPI wrapper (Redemption) inside Outlook 2003 to choose the send account. (www1.udel.edu)

Quick examples (adapt before using):

VBA for Outlook 2007+ (set account, open message with a Contact Group added)

Sub NewMail_To_DL_WithAccount()
  Dim a As Outlook.Account, m As Outlook.MailItem
  For Each a In Application.Session.Accounts
    If LCase(a.SmtpAddress) = "you@domain.com" Then
      Set m = Application.CreateItem(olMailItem)
      m.Recipients.Add "My Contact Group Name"
      m.Recipients.ResolveAll
      Set m.SendUsingAccount = a
      m.Display
      Exit For
    End If
  Next
End Sub

(uses MailItem.SendUsingAccount). (learn.microsoft.com)

Redemption approach for Outlook 2003 (example outline — Redemption must be installed and licensed):

Sub SendUsingRedemption()
  Dim s As Object, rAcc As Object, rMsg As Object
  Set s = CreateObject("Redemption.RDOSession")
  s.MAPIOBJECT = Application.Session.MAPIOBJECT
  Set rAcc = s.Accounts("account@domain.com")
  Set rMsg = s.GetDefaultFolder(olFolderDrafts).Items.Add("IPM.Note")
  rMsg.Recipients.Add "My Contact Group Name"
  rMsg.Account = rAcc
  rMsg.Save
  rMsg.Send
End Sub

(see Redemption docs for details). (dimastr.com)

Notes and cautions: programmatic sending can trigger Outlook’s programmatic‑access security prompts — plan for testing, signing macros, or using a trusted add‑in; Redemption can avoid some prompts but is third‑party. Back up your profile before testing and prefer server-side fixes (Exchange) when possible. Also, ’s point about not posting raw email addresses publicly is sensible. (support.microsoft.com)

If a small snippet or a tailored macro is wanted (for your exact DL name and account display/SMTP), paste your DL name and the account display/SMTP and this can be adapted into a ready-to-run macro.

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I have Outlook 2003 and have set up a distribution list. Since I have several e-mail addresses, I would like to know if it is possible to link a specific return address with a given distribution list.

Gary

post you email address is not a good idea ,unless you are looking for SPAM ,or you think we are stupid enough to send you something so you can spam us back

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Mea Culpa,...Ok, I accept your comment. The system claims that I can edit my post. I don't see how. I was not aware how I would know if someone had responded.

Is there a way that I can remove the e-mail address? I can see how to edit this message but not how to edit the original.

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Mea Culpa,...Ok, I accept your comment. The system claims that I can edit my post. I don't see how. I was not aware how I would know if someone had responded.

Is there a way that I can remove the e-mail address? I can see how to edit this message but not how to edit the original.

no you only get 30 min to edit the post ,in your profile you can set it to send you a email if someone responds ,i will send post to admin to have the email removed

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