Step 1: With Outlook open select Tools from the Outlook toolbar.

Step 2: From Tools select Rules and Alerts.

Step 3: The Rules and Alerts box will appear. Select the New Rule button.

Step 4: To create a rule for a distribution list highlight the first choice, Move messages from someone to a folder, from those located under the Stay Organized section, then select the Next button.

Step 5: The Rules Wizard box will appear. Place a mark next to the from people or distribution list option. In the Step 2 box click the text ‘people or distribution list’.

Step 6: Doing so will bring up the following box. Type in the listserv address of the group you wish to add (ex. OXFORD-COMPUTING@listserv.cc.EMORY.EDU) and select OK.

Step 7: You will now return to the Rules Wizard and now must select which folder to route the messages to. Click the word specified from the Step 2 box.

Step 8: This will bring up the Rules and Alerts box that allows you to specify a folder. Scroll through your folders to find an appropriate location and select OK and skip to step 10. If one is not found, then slect New to create a new location.

Step 9: Type in the name of the new folder, then select Mail and Post Items from the Folder Contains drop down menu. Highlight your main mailbox from the Select where to place the folder box and select OK. You will then see the previous Rules and Alerts box. Verify that your new folder was created and select OK.

Step 10: You will now be sent back to the Rules Wizard box. From here you can verify your changes. When you are satisfied, select Finish. Doing so will close this box. You will now see the Rules and Alerts box from earlier. Verify that your new rule is listed and select Apply and then OK. Now all of your messages from that list will be directed into the specified folder.