check before: 2025-01-15
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Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 for the web
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Python in Excel will be available on Excel for the web in early 2025, allowing users to use Python formulas without installation. This follows its availability on Excel for Windows in September 2024. Users can access standard compute or purchase a premium add-on for faster calculations. The rollout requires no admin action.
Details:
Python in Excel allows you to bring the capabilities of Python directly into the Microsoft Excel grid. In September 2024, Python in Excel with standard compute became generally available to all eligible users with access to Excel for Windows. With this upcoming rollout, Python in Excel will also be generally available in Microsoft Excel for the web for all eligible users.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 471001.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-12-19
updated:
2024-12-19
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summary for non-techies**
Starting in early 2025, Python will be available in Excel for the web, allowing users to enhance their data analysis capabilities directly within Excel, with an option for a premium add-on to increase calculation speed, and this feature will be automatically updated for users.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden introduction of Python in Excel without prior training or documentation, leading to potential misuse of the feature.
- roles: End Users, Data Analysts
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/getting-started-with-python-in-excel-a33fbcbe-065b-41d3-82cf-23d05397f53d
Increased Support Requests
The rollout may lead to an increase in support requests from users unfamiliar with Python in Excel, impacting IT support resources and response times.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/licenses/manage-license-requests?view=o365-worldwide
License Management Challenges
Without preparation, admins may face challenges in managing new self-service license requests for Python in Excel add-ons, leading to potential licensing issues and user dissatisfaction.
- roles: Microsoft 365 Admins, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/subscriptions/self-service-purchase-faq?view=o365-worldwide
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