Working with Python code becomes significantly more manageable when objects are assigned clear, sensible names, and Excel is no different. This blog post covers how to create named ranges and tables in Excel using openpyxl. To begin this demonstration, we will import several modules from openpyxl, along with a sample ...

Several packages facilitate working with Python and Excel, but openpyxl stands out as an excellent choice due to its comprehensive features for reading and writing workbooks. In this blog post, we will explore how to get started with creating Excel workbooks from scratch and modifying existing ones using openpyxl. For ...

One of the key insights Excel users should appreciate about Copilot is its vital role in keeping Excel current in the AI era. It achieves this by innovatively integrating multiple intelligence sources, expanding Excel’s functions beyond traditional spreadsheets. Today’s era is characterized by growing system interoperability. In particular, ...

For those interested in learning Python for Excel, a key area to explore is time series analysis. In particular, Python’s Pandas package is specifically designed to handle time series data effectively, often much better than Excel. In this post, we’re going to look at a common task with ...

The recent incorporation of Python into Excel marks a substantial leap in data analytics, combining Python’s powerful features with the accessible Excel workbook interface. Employing Python directly within Excel’s formula bar is noteworthy, yet add-ins further enrich this capability. This enhancement is particularly important considering that Python programming ...

I’m not sure about your experience, but personally find Excel’s charting features antiquated at times. They can be quite finicky to use, particularly when it comes to customization. Iterating between various plots and executing tasks like combining different plot types or coloring by group proves to be challenging. ...

The Python in Excel environment is notably user-friendly, especially for those accustomed to Excel. It resonates with users familiar with writing formulas and functions in Excel cells, as this is precisely the approach Python in Excel adopts. However, Python workflows differ from those in Excel. Rather than relying on interdependent ...

I’ve long advocated for Excel users to enhance their skills by learning some Python. In fact, I’m so passionate about this idea that I authored a book on how Excel users can embrace Python. However, I recognize the hesitation. Python isn’t just another application where you can ...