What is the proper workflow to export only the attribute table of a feature class to a file geodatabase?

The correct workflow to export only the attribute table of a feature class to a file geodatabase is to choose the option that allows direct export of the table data. Right-clicking the layer in the Contents pane and selecting the appropriate data export option works because it provides a straightforward way to interact with the selected feature class.

When you select Data > Export Data, you are given the choice to export the entire feature’s data, which includes geometry and attributes. However, in scenarios where you specifically want just the attribute table, it's essential to recognize that this option specifically outputs the selected feature class's data into a new dataset within the geodatabase.

In contrast, the other choices do not target exclusively exporting the attribute table to a file geodatabase. For instance, choosing to export a table directly (the second option) might imply exporting to a different format or location. The third choice focuses on converting to an Excel file, which is not in line with exporting to a geodatabase at all. Finally, the fourth option describes an import action that would not suit the task of exporting a feature class's attribute table since it suggests bringing data into the geodatabase instead of exporting it out.

By understanding these distinctions, it's clear that efficiently exporting an