Yes, Python can effectively replicate and often surpass Excel’s functionality with greater power, flexibility, and scalability. However, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

Excel’s built-in Python support should simplify the workflow. According to Microsoft, users can add Python code to a spreadsheet without leaving the Excel interface.

Also, Python isn’t limited to automation in Excel only. It opens up a host of other programming possibilities for you. Python is useful in web development, data science, machine learning, and more.

The Python in Excel feature is currently available as a public preview for Microsoft 365 Insiders in the Beta Channel, initially exclusive to Windows. Some features might require a paid license ...

Some tasks, such as exploratory data analysis, are best handled through Python or R programming. Python is designed for real-time calculations and Excel is better for advanced data calculations ...

Microsoft has announced the integration of the popular programming language Python with Excel, allowing users to analyse data in Excel using Python plots and libraries. The company is currently ...