Create, manage, and look up reference tables stored directly inside your Excel workbooks. Now with AI-powered dataset analysis that suggests reference tables from your data automatically.
Lookup table mapping CountryCode to CountryName
Create in RTMDeptCode + DeptName + DeptManager
Create in RTMCategorical values from the Status column
Create in RTMEverything you need to manage reference data in Excel
Scan any worksheet and get AI-powered suggestions for which columns should become reference tables. Detects code-to-description pairs, categories, and entity groups.
NEW IN v1.5Create structured lookup tables with column headers, data types, primary keys, and mandatory field enforcement — stored inside your workbook.
FREEInsert VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, or INDEX-MATCH formulas that reference your tables. Configure "value not found" behaviour and multi-column lookups.
FREEApply dropdown lists from any reference table column to worksheet cells. Keeps user input consistent with your reference data.
FREEPublish reference tables to formatted Excel Tables on any sheet. Changes in RTM sync to the sheet automatically, with orphan detection and recovery.
FREESave table templates and share them across workbooks. Build a reusable library of standard reference data for your team.
FREEConnect to live JSON or CSV data from any HTTPS URL, OneDrive, or SharePoint. Refresh on demand — your reference data stays current.
PROAdd calculated or manual columns alongside virtual table source data. Source columns stay read-only; custom columns are fully editable.
PROSnapshot virtual table data at a point in time. Pin to a specific dated version for SCD Type 2 workflows and audit trails.
PROFrom install to first lookup in under 2 minutes
Get Reference Table Manager from Microsoft Marketplace. Open Excel and click "Manage Tables" on the Home ribbon.
Create a reference table manually, or click "Analyse Dataset" to let AI suggest tables from your existing data.
Use the Formula Builder to insert lookup formulas that reference your tables. Apply dropdowns for data validation.
Publish tables to Excel sheets with Sheet Sync. Save templates to My Tables for reuse across workbooks.
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Install Reference Table Manager for free and let AI help you structure your data.