# Export & Import of Decision Tables

Managing decision tables in DecisionRules is efficient and intuitive. However, there are times when you may need to export tables for external editing or import them from external sources. Whether you're working in Excel or Google Sheets, the export and import functionalities give you the flexibility to fine-tune your decision tables with ease, ensuring that any changes made outside the application are reflected accurately within DecisionRules.

Exporting and importing decision tables provides the ability to:

* **Edit decision tables offline.**
* **Collaborate with team members** who prefer working in spreadsheet formats.
* **Streamline workflows** by making bulk changes using familiar tools like Excel or Google Sheets

This section guides you through the processes of exporting and importing decision tables, offering step-by-step explanations of table structures and requirements for successful integration.

## How to Export and Import Decision Tables:

{% content-ref url="/pages/VUx65aHzhkBTVT7Bwufg" %}
[Export Decision Table](/doc/v1/decision-tables/import-and-export-rule/export-decision-table.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/zdRRibXJfG2Ri9z0Fv7u" %}
[Import Decision Table](/doc/v1/decision-tables/import-and-export-rule/import-decision-table.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## How to Manage Exported Decision Tables:

{% content-ref url="/pages/5XqN5N2wUqyzDG2cHrFW" %}
[File Structure of JSON Format](/doc/v1/decision-tables/import-and-export-rule/file-structure-of-json-format.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/YasuvCMqupXYfGP2ldGW" %}
[Managing Decision Table in Excel/Google Sheets](/doc/v1/decision-tables/import-and-export-rule/managing-decision-table-in-excel-google-sheets.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MZlf6H-FwiUaQVvvXjs" %}
[Deprecated Formats: XLSX v.1 and CSV](/doc/v1/decision-tables/import-and-export-rule/manage-tables-excel-gsheets.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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