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Creating groups of contacts is a quick way to reach a bunch of people without having to add each contact into the To field one-by-one. Once created, all you need to do is type in the name of that contacts group and all the names and related information magically populates! You can organize your contacts by creating groups where you can collect several contacts under one name such as work, soccer team, or family. You can do this directly with iCloud. When you create a group contact using Contacts on iCloud.com, that group sync on all your devices signed in with the same Apple ID. This tutorial assumes that you’ve turned on iCloud Contacts on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch (Settings Apple ID > iCloud > Contacts). Related articles
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How to add contacts to your groupNow you have created a group but it is empty. To add contacts to it, follow the steps below (you may also add contacts to your group using your iOS device as well, see below):
If you have more than one group, you may add a contact to multiple groups. How to change a group’s name or delete itRemoving a group is easy. To do this either (a) simply select the group you like to delete, then press the Delete key or (b) select the group then click the Settings/options icon and select Delete. Note that deleting a group does not delete the contacts under it. To change a group name, simple double click the group name you want to change, then enter a new name. Also note that you cannot remove the All Contacts group. How to delete a contact in your groupIf you would like to remove a contact from your group, select the group then the contact to remove and either (a) press the Delete key or (b) click the Settings/options icon and select Delete. Note that deleting a contact from a group does not delete that contact from your All Contacts list. It just removes it from the group. Now check your iOS device.
How to add a contact to your group using your iPhone or iPadAs I said above, you may add contacts to a group using your iOS device. You do not need to login to your iCloud account each time you want to add contacts. To do this:
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How do I create a group in Gmail on my iPad?How to Create a Group Email in Gmail. Visit contacts.google.com.. On the left side of the window, select “Create label”. Name the label.. Select “Save”. Select “Contacts” from the left side of the window.. Select the contacts you wish to add to your group.. At the top of the widow, select the 'labels' flag icon.. |