How do i create an an excel spreadsheet from quickbooks desktop?

I'll guide you through how, @lorraine-totalre.

Let's go to your Chart of Accounts to see it. Here's how:

1. Go to Lists.
2. Select Chart of Accounts.
3. Scroll down and select the Reports drop-down. If you want to export the list of accounts, just choose Account Listing or tap Reports on All Accounts for specific accounts.
4. Click the Excel drop-down at the top and follow the steps that'll guide you through the rest. See the image below.

For details about exporting Excel Spreadsheets, check out this article: Export reports as Excel workbooks in QuickBooks Desktop.

Additionally, here's a link that'll help you manage reports: Reports.

Please let me know if you have other questions or concerns about reports. I'll be around for you. Take care and have a nice day ahead.