Python users can use the Pandas library to read data from various file formats (CSV, Excel, SQL databases), perform data cleaning (removing duplicates, converting data types, and handling ...

Some members of the Microsoft 365 Insiders program can now try out the combination of Python, Excel and the Anaconda Python repository.

However, the rise of Python, coupled with its direct integration into Excel and powerful libraries like openpyxl, xlwings, and pandas, presents a compelling alternative.

Users will be able to enter Python code directly into cells using the new =PY function, as Python will be integrated directly into the Excel grid, with no need to install additional software.