Ever wished you could do more with Microsoft Excel? Microsoft just announced the release of a public preview of Python in Excel, which would allow users to add Python code directly into a spreadsheet.

This solution bridges the gap between traditional spreadsheet use and advanced coding practices, offering users access to a broader Python ecosystem while maintaining Excel’s core strengths.

Excel gets containerized, cloud-based Python analytics and visualization powers Visualization and analytics tools available in preview, but may be paywalled.