how do i create an email list in outlook from an excel spread sheet to include name and email address?

Hi, thanks for reaching out.

Which version of Outlook you use, like Outlook for Microsoft 365 or Outlook 2021?

To create a distribution list from Excel, first save your file as a CSV with “Name” and “Email Address” columns. Then in Outlook, go to File, select Open & Export, choose Import/Export, and import the CSV into your Contacts.

After the import, open People view, create a New Contact Group, select Add Members, choose From Outlook Contacts, and add the imported contacts. This creates your email list.