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Posted by Andy Brown on 08 November 2021
After a discussion of the various ways of working with Excel from within Python, learn how to create Excel workbooks and worksheets, reference cells and loop over worksheets and cells using the openpyxl module.
See our full range of Python training resources, or test your knowledge of Python with one of our Python skills assessment tests.
This video has the following accompanying files:
File name | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
Working with cells.py | Python code | Getting started |
Working with workbooks.py | Python code | Using workbooks |
Working with sheets.py | Python code | Using worksheets |
List of films.xlsx | Excel workbook | A list of films |
Looping over sheets.py | Python code | Looping over sheets |
Films by genre.xlsx | Excel workbook | One worksheet for each genre |
Loop over cells.py | Python code | Looping over cells and offsetting |
Click to download a zipped copy of the above files.
After watching this video, you may like to test your understanding by doing one or more of the following exercises:
Exercise | Level |
---|---|
Use the openpyxl module to create a new workbook and add values/formulae to it | Easy |
Open an Excel workbook and read down a list of plants finding the ones not in stock | Standard |
You can also download the answers to each exercise from the links above.
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