Summary
This article provides descriptions of the icons used to identify contact types in the Global Address List (GAL) in the Outlook for Windows desktop app.
Content
The Global Address List (GAL) is the address look up feature in Office 365. It contains email addresses for individuals and resources. Office 365 uses the GAL to supply email addresses when you are composing a message or inviting individuals to meetings.
In the Outlook for Windows app, GAL entries include an icon displayed at the beginning of each entry to indicate the contact type.
Global Address List Icons
| Icon |
Description |
Contact Type |
 |
One person |
User Mailbox or Shared Mailbox |
 |
One person standing in front of a global |
External Contact |
 |
Two people standing next to each other |
Distribution Group/List |
 |
A door |
Room |
 |
A projector screen |
Resource |
 |
A folder |
Public Folder |
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