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Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
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Python in Excel allows you to bring the capabilities of Python directly into the Excel grid. As a part of this feature update, eligible users will now be able to add Python formulas directly into their workbooks in Excel for the web. These Python formulas will be run by Excel in a secure container on the Microsoft Cloud with enterprise-level security as a compliant Microsoft 365 connected experience.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-12-03
updated:
2025-03-20
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summary for non-techies**
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine Excel as a powerful kitchen where you can whip up various dishes using different ingredients. Traditionally, Excel's ingredients have been its built-in formulas and functions, which are like the basic spices and tools every cook uses. Now, with the introduction of Python in Excel for the web, it's as if a new, exotic spice has been added to your kitchen pantry. Python is a programming language known for its versatility and power, much like a spice that can transform a simple dish into a gourmet experience.
For lawyers, managers, or HR staff, this means you can now enhance your Excel spreadsheets with Python's capabilities without leaving the familiar Excel environment. It's like having a master chef assist you in your kitchen, helping you create more complex and flavorful dishes (or in this case, more sophisticated data analyses and visualizations) directly within Excel.
The integration works by allowing you to input Python formulas directly into your Excel workbooks. These formulas are processed in a secure container on the Microsoft Cloud, ensuring that your data remains safe and compliant with enterprise-level security standards. Think of it as sending your ingredients to a high-tech, secure kitchen where they are prepared by expert chefs before being sent back to you, ready to serve.
This feature is particularly useful for those who need to perform advanced data analysis or create complex models that go beyond Excel's traditional capabilities. It opens up new possibilities for data manipulation and visualization, making it easier to extract insights and make informed decisions.
In summary, Python in Excel for the web is like adding a new, powerful tool to your Excel toolkit, enabling you to do more with your data while maintaining the security and compliance standards you rely on.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-03-20 | RM Status | Rolling out | Launched |
| 2025-02-27 | RM Status | In development | Rolling out |
| 2025-01-29 | RM Release | January CY2025 | February CY2025 |
| 2024-12-20 | RM Release | February CY2025 | January CY2025 |
| 2024-12-19 | RM Release Phase | General Availability, Targeted Release | General Availability |
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