Cannot find the 'Insert Python' function after installing and agreeing to M365 Insider

Question

I'm trying to use the new 'Python in Excel' functionality, but the button for 'Insert Python' is not visible.

(I cannot provide screenshots or upload files as it seems like that feature is not working on this forum at this moment)

Here's what I've done....

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* Installed the latest version insider edition and updated

> Microsoft® Excel® 2021 MSO (Version 2410 Build 16.0.18112.20000) 64-bit

* Agreed to the 'Insider's Edition' terms and services.

* Activate Python by typing "=PY()" inside of an excel cell

* Tried to customize my ribbon to see if "Insert Python" was an option, (which there wasn't)

* Tried searching "Python" in the universal search bar in excel, but nothing useful was found.

OS: Windows 11 Home

Version: 23H2

OS Build: 22635.4145

Could someone guide me on?

Answer 1

Hi Hoang Pham4,

Thanks for visiting Microsoft Community.

The Python feature in Excel is available in the Current Channel of the Microsoft 365 Insider Program. Python in Excel availability - Microsoft Support

Based on your version number, it seems you are in the Beta Channel, which does not have this feature.

Please first switch your channel to the Current Channel in File > Account > Microsoft 365 Insider Program. Then, follow the steps below to roll back your Office version to 2408 (17928.20156):

1. Turn off automatic updates in File > Account.
2. Close all Office applications.
3. Search for "cmd" in the Start menu, right-click, and select "Run as administrator."
4. Enter the following command and press Enter. “C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\OfficeC2RClient.exe” /update user updatetoversion=16.0.17928.20156

After the rollback is complete, check the current version number to confirm if the rollback was successful. If successful, you should be able to use the Python feature. I look forward to hearing about your results.

Best Regards,

Jonathan Z - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Answer 2

It appears the error code like this

Answer 3

I have uninstalled then reinstalled Office 365 and returned to Current channel like this

Answer 4

Hi Hoang Pham4,

Have you got the button in current channel？

Jonathan Z

Answer 5

No, not yet. I still cannot see the button in Formulas tab and the dialogue still pop up like this: