# Import Data From Excel (Excel2R)

**Import Data From Excel** uses Excel spreadsheets to **create** tables in Revit. These tables can be quickly updated when Excel files are modified.

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More details on [Creating tables](https://docs.besmart.software/2d-drafting-and-documentation/smart-documentation/create-tables-excel2r) and [Managing tables](https://docs.besmart.software/2d-drafting-and-documentation/smart-documentation/manage-tables-excel2r). 
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