Outlook for Windows doesn’t show all owners of a distribution group

Last Updated: May 25, 2023

SYMPTOMS

If a distribution group has multiple owners, the Members list on the group’s contact card in Microsoft Outlook for Windows: 

• Includes one owner whose role displays as Owner. That owner might not be a member of the group.

• Includes all other owners who are members. For each of these owners, their role displays as Member.

• Excludes all other owners who aren’t members.

CAUSE

Outlook for Windows doesn’t optimally display distribution group owners.

STATUS: WORKAROUND

Use Outlook on the web to view distribution group owners. Outlook on the web displays owners and members as follows: 

• Owners who aren't group members display in an Owners list.

• Members who aren't group owners display in a Members list.

• Owners who are group members display in both the Owners and Members lists.