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

Excel’s built-in Python support should simplify the workflow. According to Microsoft, users can add Python code to a spreadsheet without leaving the Excel interface.

Does Python match and outperform Excel? Before going over their fundamental differences, let's address the main question. Yes, Python can do virtually everything Excel can. But it’s not an ...

And Copilot in Excel can now work with text, in addition to numerical, data. But we’ve gone even further. We’re announcing Copilot in Excel with Python, combining the power of Python—one of the ...

In this overview, Leila Gharani explores how integrating Python into Excel redefines how you handle external data. From establishing live connections to datasets using Power Query to using Python ...

VBA vs. Python: Ease of learning Let’s start with the ease of learning. VBA often has a lower barrier to entry for those already familiar with the Excel environment. It’s integrated into Excel ...