How to Import Contacts to Outlook from Excel in 9 Easy Steps

Are you looking for a way to import your Excel contacts into Outlook? Look no further! In this article, we will walk you through the simple process of importing your CSV file into Microsoft Outlook.

Step 1: Open MS Outlook and Go to File Menu

Open Microsoft Outlook on your Mac and click on the 'File' menu at the top of the screen.

Step 2: Select Open & Export and Then Import/Export

From the File menu, select 'Open & Export' and then choose 'Import/Export'.

Step 3: Pick Import from Another Program or File Option and Hit Next

In the Import and Export Wizard, pick the 'Import from another program or file' option and click on the 'Next' button.

Step 4: Select Comma Separated Values and Press Next

In the next window, select 'Comma Separated Values (CSV)' as your import file type and press the 'Next' button.

Step 5: Browse Your CSV Contacts File and Double-Click for Selection

Browse to the location of your CSV contacts file and double-click on the file to select it.

Step 6: Choose How to Manage Duplicate Contacts

You will have three options to manage duplicate contacts. You can choose 'Replace duplicates with items imported', 'Allow duplicates to be created', or 'Do not import duplicate items'.

Step 7: Enable the Checkbox of Import “Mycontacts.csv” Option and Click Next

Enable the checkbox next to 'Import 'Mycontacts.csv' option' and click on the 'Next' button.

Step 8: You Can See Your Contacts at the Bottom of the Outlook Screen, Choose People Icon as Shown in the Screenshot. Hit on the Finish Tab and MS Outlook Starts to Import Contacts

You can see your contacts at the bottom of the Outlook screen. Choose the 'People' icon as shown in the screenshot and hit on the 'Finish' tab. MS Outlook will start importing contacts.

Step 9: Close Your Newly Created CSV File

Once the import process is complete, close your newly created CSV file.

With these simple steps, you can easily import your Excel contacts into Microsoft Outlook. This article has covered the process of importing contacts to Outlook from Excel for users of Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, and 2010.

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