In this tutorial, we will cover how to install XlsxWriter in Python. XlsxWriter is a Python module that can be used to write text, numbers, formulas, and hyperlinks to multiple worksheets in an Excel XLSX file. It’s specifically designed to handle larger amounts of data without succumbing to memory issues.
Step 1: Check Your Python Version
Your first step is to check your current Python version. XlsxWriter is compatible with Python versions 2.6, 2.7, 3.4, and newer versions. Use the following command to check your Python version:
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python --version |
Step 2: Installation Using pip
Once you are sure of your Python version, you can proceed to install XlsxWriter. If you have the Python package manager pip installed, you can simply use the pip command to install XlsxWriter:
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pip install XlsxWriter |
Step 3: Manually Downloading XlsxWriter
If you don’t have pip installed, you can download XlsxWriter manually from the PyPI official website. To install it manually, you will need to unzip the package and run the following command:
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python setup.py install |
Step 4: Verifying the Installation
You can verify your installation by importing the XlsxWriter in a Python script:
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import xlsxwriter |
If no error message is prompted, congratulations, the installation was successful and you’re ready to use XlsxWriter.
Conclusion
Now you have successfully installed XlsxWriter and you are ready to explore its powerful features. You can create, write, and save Excel files, and much more. To learn more about using XlsxWriter, you can visit the official XlsxWriter documentation.