Microsoft Corp. is releasing a new version of Excel that will enable users to write and run Python code directly in the spreadsheet editor’s interface. Stefan Kinnestrand, a general manager for ...

Microsoft MSFT introduces Python support in Excel, enabling advanced data analysis, The Verge reports. The integration is accessible directly from the Excel ribbon, eliminating the need for ...

Yes, Python can effectively replicate and often surpass Excel’s functionality with greater power, flexibility, and scalability. However, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

Also, Python isn’t limited to automation in Excel only. It opens up a host of other programming possibilities for you. Python is useful in web development, data science, machine learning, and more.

Microsoft Excel now lets you run Python scripts on images to detect sharpness, edit visuals, and analyze metadata.

“While in Preview, Python in Excel will be included with your Microsoft 365 subscription,” said Microsoft. “After the Preview, some functionality will be restricted without a paid license.

Some tasks, such as exploratory data analysis, are best handled through Python or R programming. Python is designed for real-time calculations and Excel is better for advanced data calculations ...