How to Install xlrd in Python in Windows?
The xlrd module in python is used to retrieve information from a spreadsheet. In this article, we will look into the process of installing the xlrd module in a Windows machine.
Pre-requisites:
The only thing that you need for installing the xlrd module on Windows are:
Installing xlrd Module on Windows:
For Conda Users:
If you want the installation to be done through conda, open up the Anaconda Powershell Prompt and use the below command:
conda install -c anaconda xlrd
Type y for yes when prompted.
You will get a similar message once the installation is complete:
Make sure you follow the best practices for installation using conda as:
- Use an environment for installation rather than in the base environment using the below command:
conda create -n my-env conda activate my-env
Note: If your preferred method of installation is conda-forge, use the below command:
conda config --env --add channels conda-forge
For PIP Users:
Users who prefer to use pip can use the below command to install the xlrd package on Windows:
pip install xlrd
You will get a similar message once the installation is complete:
Verifying xlrd Installation on Windows:
Use the below code in your Python ide to verify successful installation of the xlrd package:
Python3
import xlrd xlrd.__version__ |
If successfully installed you will get the following output:
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