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How do I Import a CSV file into Outlook 2010?

This guide will explain how to import a previously made CSV file from Desktop Calendar into Microsoft Outlook. The steps may differ slightly depending on your Outlook configuration.

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Step 1

Start Outlook and go to 'File' > 'Open' > 'Import'.

Step 2

A Wizard will open to guide you through the process. Choose 'Import from another program or file' and click 'Next'.

Step 3

Select 'Comma Separated Values (Windows)' and click 'Next'.

Step 4

Click the 'Browse...' button and select the file you want to import. Then choose how you want to handle duplicates and click 'Next'.

Step 5

Select 'Calendar' for the destination folder and click 'Next'.

Step 6

We now need to check Outlook is going to match the data up correctly. Click on 'Map Custom Fields...'.

Step 7

The fields on the left are from the CSV file. On the right are the destination fields in outlook. You can drag a field from the left and drop it onto it's respective field on the right. In this example the following fields are matched up:

• Subject > Title
• Start Date > Date
• Description > Description

When you're done, click 'OK'.

The fields on the left may differ from those shown if you changed the default values when creating the CSV file.

Step 8

You will return to the window you left in Step 6.

To complete the Import process, click 'Finish'. Outlook will then begin to import the file: