Microsoft added a bunch of useful capabilities to Excel this month, including one that was highly requested by customers.

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.

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 ...

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.

The Python in Excel feature is currently available as a public preview for Microsoft 365 Insiders in the Beta Channel, initially exclusive to Windows. Some features might require a paid license ...

“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 ...