If it is a small DL, I would just use File-New-Distribution list. Import your Excel contacts into Outlook and you should be able to select members from your contacts folder.

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After furious head scratching, mac asked:

| I have not worked with outlook, except to send an email, but I was
| asked to set up a distribution list so that I can email a file to
| multiple clients. I have set up the email addresses in excel. Is
| there a way to set up Outlook so that I can set up the fields that I
| need such as name, address, client no, email address., contact
| person. I tried to import into a group under contacts, but when i
| get to the step that says it will could take several minutes to
| import, the next button is grayed out. As you can tell I am out of
| my element on this. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.