1 Create a new message. 2  Click To. 3  From the Name list, select the distribution list you want. 4  Or if needed, click To and then choose Contacts under the Address Book drop-down list. 5  From the Name list, select the distribution list you want. 6  Ex: Educators List. 7  Click To. From the Name list, select the distribution list you want. 2  Or if needed, click To and then choose Contacts under the Address Book drop-down list. 3  From the Name list, select the distribution list you want. 4  Ex: Educators List. 5  Click To. 6  Click OK. 7  Enter a subject and enter your message text.