With Python in Excel, users will be able to type Python code directly into an Excel cell. The Python calculations will run on Microsoft’s cloud servers and be delivered back to the Excel sheet.

Ever wished you could do more with Microsoft Excel? Microsoft just announced the release of a public preview of Python in Excel, which would allow users to add Python code directly into a spreadsheet.

The Anaconda Toolbox for Excel offers an extension to run Python code from Excel on your own computer instead of in the Microsoft cloud.

Python in Excel is available now as a public preview for Microsoft 365 Insiders in the Beta Channel. Windows users are the only ones able to access it for now, but Microsoft says it hopes to ...

With this new feature, users can type in Python code in the Excel app. The calculations are then run on a Microsoft cloud server and are returned to the Excel app, with plots and visualizations.

While VBA still holds its place, Python’s rise in the Excel automation landscape is undeniable. With its neat integration in Microsoft’s spreadsheet software, it is becoming the new VBA for ...

Python is now integrated into Excel via Microsoft 365, allowing users to write Python code directly in spreadsheets using the `=PY` formula, enhancing data analysis and visualization capabilities.

This solution bridges the gap between traditional spreadsheet use and advanced coding practices, offering users access to a broader Python ecosystem while maintaining Excel’s core strengths.