# Excel

Excel files (`.xlsx`, `.xls`) are loaded with `pd.read_excel()`, which supports selecting sheets, skipping rows, and reading specific columns. The `openpyxl` library is required for `.xlsx` files. Excel is common in business environments, and analysts frequently need to read and write it as part of reporting workflows.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

- [@official@pandas.read_excel](https://pandas.pydata.org/docs/reference/api/pandas.read_excel.html)
- [@article@Pandas read_excel: Reading Excel Files in Python](https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/pandas-read_excel-reading-excel-file-in-python)