- Published on August 23, 2023
- In Deep Tech
Python in Excel Comes with a Twist
Python works perfectly well locally, but Microsoft wants it to run only on its cloud
- By Mohit Pandey
Excel spreadsheets just got a major overhaul. Microsoft has announced a public preview of Python in Excel. Developers or data analysts now would not have to install any extra software to access the functionality, as Excel’s built-in connectors and Power Query will come bundled with Python integration. Microsoft has also added a PY function for Python data to be available within the grid on the spreadsheets.
In the blog, Stefan Kinnestrand from Microsoft explains that now users will be able to do advanced data analysis within the familiar Excel interface leveraging Python, which would be available on the Excel ribbon. “You can manipulate and explore data in Excel using Python plots and libraries, and then use Excel’s formulas, charts and PivotTables to further refine your ins
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Mohit Pandey
Mohit writes about AI in simple, explainable, and often funny words. He's especially passionate about chatting with those building AI for Bharat, with the occasional detour into AGI.
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