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Quick summary
Creating a SharePoint list from Excel lets you import structured spreadsheet data directly into a SharePoint site without manual re-entry. This step-by-step process uses the built-in New > List > From Excel workflow available in any modern SharePoint site.
Steps
- Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head to the top navigation bar and click 'New'.
- Choose 'List' from the available options in the dropdown menu.
- Click 'From Excel' to start the Excel import process.
- Tap 'Upload File' and select the Excel sheet you want to use, or choose an existing Excel file from your site library.
- Select the specific Table and Column you prefer to use, then tap 'Next' to proceed.
- Add a unique list name and a corresponding description in their respective input fields.
- Tap 'Create' to finalize and generate the list.
- Your new SharePoint list will be created and populated from the selected Excel file.
