check before: 2025-04-15
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Excel's Python feature will be available to more users by late June 2025. Initially for Office 365 E3/E5, it will expand to Office 365 E1, Business Basic, and F3. Users can add Python formulas securely in Excel. Premium compute options are available through add-on licenses, with self-service purchase options.
Details:
Updated May 14, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In August 2024, the Python in Excel feature in Microsoft Excel became generally available to commercial users with paid Microsoft 365 licenses that provide access to the Microsoft 365 desktop apps, such as Office 365 E3 and E5 licenses. After this rollout, we will expand the eligibility for Python in Excel to include users with Microsoft 365 commercial licenses with access only to Microsoft 365 apps for the web, such as Office 365 E1, Microsoft 365 Business Basic, and Office 365 F3.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487129.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late May 2025 (previously early May) and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously late May).
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-03-28
updated:
2025-05-15
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is expanding the availability of the Python feature in Excel to include users with Office 365 E1, Business Basic, and F3 licenses by June 2025, allowing them to incorporate Python formulas directly into Excel workbooks processed securely in the Microsoft Cloud, with an option for faster calculations through a premium compute add-on.
Direct effects for Operations**
Increased User Load on IT Support
With the expanded eligibility for Python in Excel, more users will start utilizing this feature, potentially leading to an increased number of support requests and queries related to its usage.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Data Analysts
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/licenses/manage-license-requests?view=o365-worldwide, https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-python-in-excel-a33fbcbe-065b-41d3-82cf-23d05397f53d
Performance Issues Due to Increased Usage
The introduction of Python in Excel for more users may lead to performance degradation if the infrastructure is not prepared to handle the increased computational load, especially for complex data analysis tasks.
- roles: System Administrators, Data Analysts
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/data-security-and-python-in-excel-33cc88a4-4a87-485e-9ff9-f35958278327, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=487129
User Confusion and Misuse of Features
The automatic rollout of Python in Excel without prior training or documentation updates may lead to user confusion, resulting in misuse of the feature and potential errors in data analysis.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/subscriptions/self-service-purchase-faq?view=o365-worldwide, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/subscriptions/allowselfservicepurchase-powershell?view=o365-worldwide#view-a-list-of-self-service-purchase-products-and-their-status
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Opportunities**
Enhanced Data Analysis Capabilities
The expanded eligibility for Python in Excel allows more users to leverage advanced data analysis techniques directly within Excel, improving productivity and decision-making processes. This can enhance the overall data literacy within the organization.
- next-steps: Conduct training sessions for users to familiarize them with Python in Excel, focusing on data analysis and visualization techniques. Develop internal documentation to support the use of Python features in Excel.
- roles: Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Analysts, Finance Teams
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-python-in-excel-a33fbcbe-065b-41d3-82cf-23d05397f53d, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=487129
Cost-effective Data Processing
With the introduction of self-service purchase options for Python in Excel add-on licenses, users can opt for premium compute options as needed, potentially reducing costs associated with external data processing tools and licenses.
- next-steps: Evaluate the current data processing tools in use and compare costs with the potential use of Python in Excel's premium compute options. Prepare a cost-benefit analysis to present to management.
- roles: Finance Teams, IT Administrators, Procurement Teams
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/subscriptions/self-service-purchase-faq?view=o365-worldwide, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/licenses/manage-license-requests?view=o365-worldwide
Improved User Empowerment and Control
The self-service purchase model for Python in Excel allows users to request or purchase licenses directly, empowering them to manage their own tools while reducing administrative overhead for IT.
- next-steps: Review and adjust the current policies regarding self-service purchases to align with the new feature. Communicate the new process to users and provide guidance on how to request licenses.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users, Department Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/subscriptions/allowselfservicepurchase-powershell?view=o365-worldwide#view-a-list-of-self-service-purchase-products-and-their-status, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/licenses/manage-license-requests?view=o365-worldwide
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-05-15 | MC Last Updated | 04/24/2025 16:25:12 | 2025-05-14T17:34:06Z |
| 2025-05-15 | MC Messages | Updated April 23, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In August 2024, the Python in Excel feature in Microsoft Excel became generally available to commercial users with paid Microsoft 365 licenses that provide access to the Microsoft 365 desktop apps, such as Office 365 E3 and E5 licenses. After this rollout, we will expand the eligibility for Python in Excel to include users with Microsoft 365 commercial licenses with access only to Microsoft 365 apps for the web, such as Office 365 E1, Microsoft 365 Business Basic, and Office 365 F3. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487129. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 (previously mid-April) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April). | Updated May 14, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In August 2024, the Python in Excel feature in Microsoft Excel became generally available to commercial users with paid Microsoft 365 licenses that provide access to the Microsoft 365 desktop apps, such as Office 365 E3 and E5 licenses. After this rollout, we will expand the eligibility for Python in Excel to include users with Microsoft 365 commercial licenses with access only to Microsoft 365 apps for the web, such as Office 365 E1, Microsoft 365 Business Basic, and Office 365 F3. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487129. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late May 2025 (previously early May) and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously late May). |
| 2025-05-15 | MC End Time | 06/27/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-08-11T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-05-15 | MC Summary | Python in Excel will be available to users with Microsoft 365 commercial licenses for desktop and web apps starting May 2025. Users can add Python formulas without installation, and premium compute options will be available through add-on licenses. Admins can manage these licenses and self-service purchases in the Microsoft 365 admin center. | Microsoft Excel's Python feature will be available to more users by late June 2025. Initially for Office 365 E3/E5, it will expand to Office 365 E1, Business Basic, and F3. Users can add Python formulas securely in Excel. Premium compute options are available through add-on licenses, with self-service purchase options. |
| 2025-04-25 | MC Messages | In August 2024, the Python in Excel feature in Microsoft Excel became generally available to commercial users with paid Microsoft 365 licenses that provide access to the Microsoft 365 desktop apps, such as Office 365 E3 and E5 licenses. After this rollout, we will expand the eligibility for Python in Excel to include users with Microsoft 365 commercial licenses with access only to Microsoft 365 apps for the web, such as Office 365 E1, Microsoft 365 Business Basic, and Office 365 F3.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487129. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025. | Updated April 23, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In August 2024, the Python in Excel feature in Microsoft Excel became generally available to commercial users with paid Microsoft 365 licenses that provide access to the Microsoft 365 desktop apps, such as Office 365 E3 and E5 licenses. After this rollout, we will expand the eligibility for Python in Excel to include users with Microsoft 365 commercial licenses with access only to Microsoft 365 apps for the web, such as Office 365 E1, Microsoft 365 Business Basic, and Office 365 F3. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487129. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 (previously mid-April) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April). |
| 2025-04-25 | MC Title | Microsoft Excel: Expanded eligibility for Python in Excel | (Updated) Microsoft Excel: Expanded eligibility for Python in Excel |
| 2025-04-25 | MC Last Updated | 03/28/2025 06:36:40 | 2025-04-24T16:25:12Z |
| 2025-04-25 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-04-25 | MC Summary | In April 2025, Python in Excel will expand to include Microsoft 365 commercial licenses with web app access. Users can add Python formulas in Excel with enterprise-level security. A premium Python compute add-on license will be available for faster calculations. Admins can manage licenses and self-service purchases in the Microsoft 365 admin center. | Python in Excel will be available to users with Microsoft 365 commercial licenses for desktop and web apps starting May 2025. Users can add Python formulas without installation, and premium compute options will be available through add-on licenses. Admins can manage these licenses and self-service purchases in the Microsoft 365 admin center. |
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