How to Create a SharePoint List From Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Create a SharePoint List From Excel: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the top navigation bar and click 'New'.
Choose 'List' from the available options.
After that, click 'From Excel'.
Tap 'Upload File' and select the Excel Sheet you wish to use. Alternatively, you can scroll down to the section below it and choose an existing Excel file from your site library if there is any available.
After that, choose the specific Table and Column you prefer to use. Once done, tap 'Next' to proceed.
Add a unique list name and a corresponding description. Enter the details into their respective input fields.
Finally, tap 'Create' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the new SharePoint list will be created from the selected Excel file.
Quick answer: To create a SharePoint list from Excel, go to the SharePoint dashboard, click 'New', and select 'List'. Click 'From Excel', upload or choose your file, and select the table and column. Enter a unique name and description, then click 'Create' to finish.
About this Excel tutorial
Convert your Excel data into a SharePoint list quickly by uploading a spreadsheet, selecting your table, and setting a name and description. This guide shows how to create a SharePoint List From Excel in 8 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the top navigation bar..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the new SharePoint list will be created from the selected...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Excel interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a SharePoint List From Excel?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Excel data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Excel and SharePoint. Related guides: How to create a workbook in ms excel, How to Create an Excel Worksheet in Power BI and How to create data entry form in microsoft excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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