Python in Excel

Seasoned Experts Liam Bastick and Kathryn Newitt unveil a groundbreaking guide to mastering data analysis and automation with Python in Excel

Python in Excel: Unlocking powerful data analysis and automation solutions is a hands-on, practical guide that leverages the authors decades of expertise to teach readers how to harness the newly integrated Python capabilities within Microsoft Excel, mapping familiar Excel concepts to Python foundations. Covering essential topics such as Python syntax, data structures, data analysis with pandas, visualization, and the use of AI tools like Copilot, the book empowers professionals to elevate their data analysis and automation skills. Readers will gain the ability to perform advanced forecasting, build predictive models, and streamline workflows, making them more efficient and competitive in todays data-driven workplace.

By reading this book, you will:

• Understand the fundamentals of Python programming directly within Excel
• Map your existing Excel skills to Python concepts for easier learning
• Automate repetitive tasks and workflows Analyze and visualize data with powerful
• Python libraries like pandas Build advanced forecasting and predictive models without leaving Excel
• Explore and manipulate data efficiently using Pythons concise syntax
• Integrate AI tools such as Copilot to assist with coding and analysis
• Connect Excel with external data sources using Python and Power Query
• Develop custom solutions for business modeling and data science
• Create a roadmap for further study and mastery of Python in Excel

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Python and Python in Excel

Chapter 2 Getting to know Python in Excel

Chapter 3 Using Python libraries

Chapter 4 Using The Python Editor

Chapter 5 Introduction to AI and Copilot

Chapter 6 Using Copilot with Python in Excel

Chapter 7 Using Copilot and Power Query connectors with Python in Excel