Change the default address book in Outlook from GAL
Question: Does anyone know how to make the Outlook Address Book > Contact List the default Contact list when creating a new email? Right now it defaults to the Global Address Book, which just lists those in the 2003 domain.
Answer #1: In Outlook: Tools/Options/Address Book. In the Address Book window, Tools/Options. The setting you want is "show this address list first." For name resolution, the bottom pane of the window, I'd recommend listing your GAL first, then your contacts. This will simplify name resolution for users on your own network.
If the contact list you want to use doesn't show up on the list, go to its properties, address book tab, show this folder as an address book.
Answer #2: Here you go (from
http://office.microsoft.com/assistance/preview.aspx?AssetID=HA011127381033&CTT=1&Origin=EC010230001033&QueryID=ojO5_mVAD0)
There are two controls to know about. The first sets which address book is displayed whenever you open the Address Book. For example, you might want Contacts to always be the address book that appears. Do the following:
1.. On the Standard toolbar, click Address Book .
2.. In the Address Book dialog box, on the Tools menu, click Options.
3.. In the Show this address list first list, click Contacts.
4.. Click OK.
The second option allows you to quickly change to show another address book without changing the default you just set.
1.. On the Standard toolbar, click Address Book .
2.. In the Address Book dialog box, click the Show names from the list to pick an address book other than Contacts.
3.. Look up the name you need, and then close the Address Book dialog box.
4.. If you open the Address Book again, the Address Book displays Contacts as the default setting.