Python Meets Excel: Faster Analysis Without VBA

Python is now built into Excel, giving you a faster way to clean, analyze, and visualize data without relying on complex formulas or VBA.

October 09, 2025

In partnership with

New at hackr.io

This week we’re highlighting how Python integrates with Excel and why it’s a game-changer for anyone who works with spreadsheets.

Partner Message

The free newsletter making HR less lonely

The best HR advice comes from people who’ve been in the trenches.

That’s what this newsletter delivers.

I Hate it Here is your insider’s guide to surviving and thriving in HR, from someone who’s been there. It’s not about theory or buzzwords — it’s about practical, real-world advice for navigating everything from tricky managers to messy policies.

Every newsletter is written by Hebba Youssef — a Chief People Officer who’s seen it all and is here to share what actually works (and what doesn’t). We’re talking real talk, real strategies, and real support — all with a side of humor to keep you sane.

Because HR shouldn’t feel like a thankless job. And you shouldn’t feel alone in it.

The Scoop

Top Reasons to Use Python in Excel

Data Cleaning Made Easy
Instead of messy nested formulas, use Python’s Pandas library to quickly clean and organize your data.

Smarter Visualizations
Go beyond Excel’s built-in charts. Python libraries like Matplotlib and Seaborn let you create publication-quality graphs without leaving Excel.

Automation Without VBA
Skip the macros. Python scripts can automate repetitive tasks with fewer errors and more flexibility.

Full Python Course

And test your skills in real time with the free online Python editor.

Get full access to Python with Dr. Johns when you sign up for Hackr Premium.

“Robert is a great teacher! The material is concise and easy to follow along with.”

Dovi
Skills

What Else Should You Know?

What Else Can You Do With Python in Excel?

  • Run advanced statistical analysis

  • Connect Excel to APIs and databases

  • Use machine learning models inside spreadsheets

  • Build reusable templates for reporting

  • Collaborate more easily by sharing notebooks and spreadsheets together

Python in Excel is an interesting way to think about data. If you can write a few lines of Python, you can do in minutes what used to take hours of formulas.

That’s it for today.

Thanks for being part of the community at hackr.io. Keep building. Keep testing. And keep making scrapers that work reliably at scale.

The Hackr.io Team

P.S.

New here? Browse Python projects to build real-world skills you can bring to any industry.