copilot excel add-in

Question

How do i get copilot add-in in excel. I have Office 365 currently. I want to use python code.

Answer 1

To get the Copilot add-in in Excel while using Office 365, you will need to ensure that you have the necessary prerequisites and follow the steps to integrate Python functionality. Here are the key points to consider:

1. Check for Updates: Ensure that your Office 365 is updated to the latest version to access new features, including Copilot.
2. Accessing Copilot: Once you have the latest version, you can access Copilot through the Excel application. Look for a Copilot button on the ribbon or in the add-ins section.
3. Using Python: The Copilot in Excel supports advanced analysis with Python. You can chat with your spreadsheet and let Copilot run Python scripts to analyze data, surface trends, and create visuals. This feature is fully localized for your team's language, enhancing usability.
4. Building Add-ins: If you are interested in building your own Copilot agent that uses Python, you may want to explore the Microsoft 365 Agent Toolkit and follow the tutorials provided in the documentation to create declarative agents.

By following these steps, you should be able to utilize the Copilot add-in in Excel effectively with Python capabilities.

Answer 2

Hi @Michael J. Manfredi,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

To better assist you, could you please clarify the following information:

• What is the Office 365 subscription you've registered recently?
• What is the current Office version that you're using?

The above information is critical for me to provide you the most appropriate guidance for your situation because:

1- About Copilot in excel

• Copilot for Excel is part of Microsoft 365 Copilot, and you need to have a Copilot license assigned to your M365 subscription.
• You can check by go to Excel > Home tab. If you don't see the Copilot icon, your subscription doesn't include Copilot, and you may need to add it as an add-on license.

2- About Excel Python

Refer to Python in Excel availability - Microsoft Support, Microsoft does include built-in Python in Excel, but it requires Business license starting from Version 2408.

Hope the above information proves helpful. Please understand that the initial response does not always resolve the issue immediately. However, with your help and more detailed information, we can work together to find a solution.   

Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions or need additional help, please feel free to ask them in the comments so that I can continue to support you.

Looking forward to your response.

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