RM526786 - Excel: Python in Excel

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Status

Launched

Release

General Availability

Last Updated

Feb 18, 2026

Published Nov 18, 2025

Platforms

Desktop
Mac
Web

Service

Excel

Tag

Launched
General Availability
GCC High

Cloud

GCC High

Summary

Python in Excel allows you to bring the capabilities of Python directly into the Excel grid. As a part of this feature, users will be able to add Python formulas directly into their workbooks without any installation required. These Python formulas will be run by Excel in a secure container on the Microsoft Cloud with enterprise-level security as a compliant Microsoft 365 connected experience.

Description

Python in Excel allows you to bring the capabilities of Python directly into the Excel grid. As a part of this feature, users will be able to add Python formulas directly into their workbooks without any installation required. These Python formulas will be run by Excel in a secure container on the Microsoft Cloud with enterprise-level security as a compliant Microsoft 365 connected experience.

GA date: January CY2026