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:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message, User 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:
Updated January 28, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
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-February 2025 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by late March 2025.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-12-19
updated:
2025-01-29
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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 decreased productivity.
- 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 influx of support requests from users unfamiliar with the new Python features, overwhelming IT support teams.
- 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 compliance issues.
- 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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Enhanced Data Analysis Capabilities
With Python in Excel, users can leverage advanced data analysis techniques directly within Excel, improving their ability to perform complex calculations and analyses without needing additional software. This could lead to better decision-making and insights across the organization.
- next-steps: Conduct training sessions for users to familiarize them with Python in Excel and its capabilities. Develop best practices documentation for data analysis using Python.
- roles: Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Teams, Financial Analysts
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/copilot-in-excel-with-python-364e4ae9-9343-4d56-952a-5f62b0f70db6, https://support.microsoft.com/office/getting-started-with-python-in-excel-a33fbcbe-065b-41d3-82cf-23d05397f53d
Improved User Experience with Self-Service Licensing
The self-service purchase option for Python in Excel add-on licenses allows users to request or purchase licenses directly, reducing administrative overhead and improving user satisfaction. This empowers users to get the tools they need without waiting for IT approval.
- next-steps: Evaluate current self-service purchase settings in the Microsoft 365 admin center and decide whether to enable this feature. Communicate the process to users.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users, Finance Departments
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/licenses/manage-license-requests?view=o365-worldwide, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/subscriptions/self-service-purchase-faq?view=o365-worldwide
Cost Management through Usage Monitoring
The Python in Excel feature includes premium compute options, which can lead to increased costs if not monitored. By tracking usage of premium compute resources, organizations can manage costs more effectively and make informed decisions about purchasing additional licenses.
- next-steps: Implement monitoring tools to track the usage of Python in Excel and analyze whether the premium compute is being utilized effectively. Adjust license purchases based on actual usage data.
- roles: Finance Departments, IT Administrators, Data Analysts
- 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://support.microsoft.com/office/data-security-and-python-in-excel-33cc88a4-4a87-485e-9ff9-f35958278327
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-01-29 | MC Messages | 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. | Updated January 28, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
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-February 2025 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by late March 2025. |
| 2025-01-29 | MC Title | Microsoft Excel for the web: Python in Excel will be generally available starting in early 2025 | (Updated) Microsoft Excel for the web: Python in Excel will be generally available starting in early 2025 |
| 2025-01-29 | MC Last Updated | 12/19/2024 01:39:54 | 2025-01-28T23:28:38Z |
| 2025-01-29 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-01-29 | MC End Time | 05/30/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-06-09T09:00:00Z |
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