Import Shapefile Data into Excel?

Question

Is it possible to import data from a shapefile into excel and edit it, instead of doing a join to a database file?

For instance in the image below is a shapefile of various counties in TX. Would it be possible to export the data shown below, open it in excel, add/remove/edit columns, save it and then open it back up in ArcGIS?
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If my question is not clear, please ask for clarification.

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SamanthaM · Answer

Besides the fact that modern versions of Excel can't save .dbfs (at least back to Office2007), you are just asking for trouble modifying a shapefile outside of GIS software.

Thanks. I suppose sticking with edit mode within arcgis dbf table will be the way to go.

DarrenWiens2 · Answer

Besides the fact that modern versions of Excel can't save .dbfs (at least back to Office2007), you are just asking for trouble modifying a shapefile outside of GIS software.