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The tag 'first last' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about name display order in Microsoft Outlook, particularly when contacts are not alphabetized as expected. Users report issues where the 'To' field in new emails shows names in 'Last name-First' format instead of the preferred 'First Last' order, despite setting the 'Show names by' option to 'First Last (John Smith)'. The tag includes troubleshooting steps for configuring Outlook address books and data files to achieve consistent alphabetization and name formatting across different views.
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    Windows 7 Outlook Addresses are not alphabetized.

    I just purchased a new laptop. I’m using Outlook 2007 and Windows 7. When I click on ‘contacts’ (lower left side of Outlook), they are alphabetized, and are listed with First Name- last name. This is what I want to see. The ‘Current View’ checked is ‘Outlook Data Files’ But when I open a new...
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    • address address book alphabet contact management contacts current view data files email email accounts email configuration email issues first last home business last first options outlook support user help windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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