Beyond CSV files, Python in Excel supports connections to databases and APIs, expanding its applications for diverse data challenges and decision-making.

Some members of the Microsoft 365 Insiders program can now try out the combination of Python's data analysis and visualization libraries, Excel's features and the Anaconda Python repository.

Excel users can now use Python’s advanced capabilities for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and data visualization without leaving their familiar spreadsheet environment. This opens up new ...

Microsoft today announced the public preview of Python in Excel, which will allow advanced spreadsheet users to combine scripts in the popular Python language and their usual Excel formulas in the ...

Additionally, manipulating Excel files with Python may not always preserve formatting or formulas accurately, potentially affecting data integrity. Moreover, dependency on Excel’s graphical user ...

Data visualization is one of the biggest reasons for using Python over Excel. With Excel, you can insert basic charts and graphs and use Pivot tables for data summarization.

Excel gets containerized, cloud-based Python analytics and visualization powers Visualization and analytics tools available in preview, but may be paywalled.

What is this book about? For businesses, data analysis and visualization are crucial for informed decision-making; however, Excel’s limitations can make these tasks time-consuming and challenging.