it’s possible for you to manually map columns to fields during the import process.

The screenshots below are for Outlook 2016.

Screens in other versions of Outlook may differ slightly, but the steps are the same.

Outlook 2016 Open & Export menu

Any variations for older versions will be noted.

In Outlook 2010, then clickOpen.

In Outlook 2010, clickImport.

Import from another program or file selected option in Outlook 2016

In theImport and Export Wizard, selectImport from another program or file, then clickNext.

SelectComma Separated Values, then clickNext.

ClickBrowse, then locate the CSV file that contains the contacts you want to import.

Importing a File window with Comma Separated Values selected in Outlook 2016

Choose one of the following:

ClickNext.

opt for Outlook folder into which you want to import the contacts.

it’s possible for you to alsocreate an Outlook folderjust for imported items.

Browse button for locating CSV file of contacts in Outlook 2016

Map all columns from the CSV file to the desired Outlook address book fields.

Outlook automatically maps some fields; change these if they are not mapped correctly.

To map a field, drag theValueto the desiredField.

Import a File window with Contacts folder in Outlook 2016

ClickOK, and then clickFinishto begin the import process.

The process is a bit different from the software versions.

Open theApplications Launcherand clickPeople.

Map Custom Fields option in Outlook 2016

ClickManage>Import contacts.

grab the CSV file, then clickOpen.

In theImport contactsdialog box, clickImport.

Map Custom Fields window in Outlook 2016

Your contacts are uploaded and imported to your Outlook.com email account.

When the process is finished, clickClose.

You’ll find the new contacts in your Outlook address book.

Application Launcher with People application selected in Outlook.com

Manage menu and Import contacts selection in Outlook.com

Upload your CSV file screen in Outlook.com

Open window in Import contacts in Outlook.com

Import contacts screen in Outlook.com

Import contacts complete screen in Outlook.com