Outlook for Mac: Contact Lists

Written by Chris Lee

Last published at: July 7th, 2025
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Previous versions was called Contact Group

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"Classic" Outlook is being discontinued in Fall of 2025; require switching to "new" Outlook.

Please note: A contact group created this way "lives" on that specific device.  If the Mac is swapped out for any reason, you will lose groups created this way.

  1. Click People icon on left
  2. Click New Contact List and complete fields


If  "New Contact List" is not present or greyed out in Outlook for Mac check the following:

  1. Ensure on New Outlook for Mac, should not have toggle in upper right corner
  2. Ensure Outlook is up to date:
    Self Service > Updates > District Software Updates or Outlook 
    *Which ever is present*
  3. If still unable to create Contact List open Helpdesk ticket.


Microsoft support article: Create a contact list or distribution list on Outlook for Mac.


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New "Group" item is related to Microsoft 365 Groups and is blocked within the Shakopee School District environment.  View Outlook Contact Lists/Distribution Lists for more details.