Limitation
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Outlook Contact Lists (previously Contact Groups) are limited to platform they are created in.
In other words, a Contact group created on Outlook for Mac is limited to Outlook for Mac and can not be shared with Outlook for Windows or Outlook for Web.
- Not easily moved between systems
- Since not synced between platforms when a device is swapped out groups need to be manual copied over
- Not enabled by default on Outlook for Mac
- See Contact Groups
Alternatives
- Central group that only contains accounts in our domain (shakopee.k12.mn.us)
- Creation:
- Staff can request a Distribution Group be created via Helpdesk request
- Management
- Two options for group membership:
- Logic controlled - depending on information available through Skyward extract may be able to automate membership, would be treated same as district created groups.
- Manual controlled - Technology will assign staff member as manage of group. Manager(s) would use SSO portal to manage group membership.
- ClassLink management video: ClassLink - OneSync Managed Groups
- Two options for group membership:
- Creation:
- Central group that contains accounts outside our domain (shakopee.k12.mn.us) (Ex: Activity/Club groups)
- Currently do not have a solution at this time but are researching options