Forum Discussion
Como_L
Mar 25, 2026Copper Contributor
Can we hide default address lists in Outlook Address Book and show only custom ones?
There are existing Custom Address Lists. When users use the MS Outlook App (Office 2019) and open the Address Book, is it possible to hide the other address lists (including domain-sg-GAL, Global...
Jamony
Jul 11, 2026MCT
Hi Como, the usual way to do this is with Address Book Policies, not by simply hiding the GAL in Outlook. You create the custom address lists, custom GAL, room list, and offline address book, then assign the ABP to the users who should see that limited address book. Outlook 2019 may also need time to download a fresh offline address book, so changes will not always appear immediately.