check before: 2024-08-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Python in Excel will be generally available from August 2024, offering Python formulas in Excel for Windows users. It includes standard compute and a self-purchase option for premium compute. Previously, it was available only to Microsoft 365 Insiders. Rollout will be completed by October 2024. Admins can manage add-on licenses.
Details:
In August 2023, we released Python in Excel to Public Preview for users with access to the Microsoft 365 Insiders program. With this rollout, we are making Python in Excel with standard compute generally available for all eligible users in your organization and including a self-purchase option for premium compute. Python in Excel is only available in Microsoft Excel for Windows at this time, but other platforms will follow at a later date.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 406770.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-07-25
updated:
2024-08-10
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summary for non-techies**
Starting in August 2024, Python in Excel will be available for all Windows Excel users, allowing them to use Python directly within spreadsheets with secure cloud-based execution and offering both standard and premium computing power options.
Direct effects for Operations**
Increased User Workload
Users may experience an increased workload as they adapt to using Python in Excel, potentially leading to confusion and decreased productivity if not properly trained.
- roles: Data Analysts, Business Analysts
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/getting-started-with-python-in-excel-a33fbcbe-065b-41d3-82cf-23d05397f53d
Performance Issues
Without proper preparation, users may face performance issues due to the new Python formulas, especially if they are not familiar with optimizing Python code for Excel.
- roles: Data Analysts, IT Support
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/data-security-and-python-in-excel-33cc88a4-4a87-485e-9ff9-f35958278327
License Management Challenges
Admins may encounter challenges in managing the new Python in Excel add-on licenses, especially if users start making self-service purchases without prior communication.
- roles: IT Administrators, Finance Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/licenses/manage-license-requests?view=o365-worldwide
Security Concerns
The introduction of Python in Excel may raise security concerns regarding data handling and compliance, particularly if users are unaware of best practices.
- roles: Data Protection Officers, IT Security Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/deployoffice/privacy/connected-experiences#connected-experiences-that-download-online-content
User Experience Disruption
The automatic rollout of Python in Excel may disrupt the user experience for those who are not prepared or trained, leading to frustration and decreased satisfaction.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=406770
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explanation for non-techies**
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