Discover how to efficiently use the Python xlrd library as an excel reader. This xlrd tutorial covers everything you need to read spreadsheet files with ease.
pip install xlrdWhat is xlrd and why use it?
Key features and capabilities
Installation instructions
Basic usage examples
Common use cases
Best practices and tips
import xlrd\n\n# Open a workbook using xlrd\nworkbook = xlrd.open_workbook('example.xls')\n\n# Select a worksheet\nworksheet = workbook.sheet_by_index(0)\n\n# Read a cell value\nfirst_cell_value = worksheet.cell(0, 0).value\n\nprint(first_cell_value)import xlrd\n\n# Open the workbook\nworkbook = xlrd.open_workbook('example.xls')\n\n# Loop through all sheets\nfor sheet_index in range(workbook.nsheets):\n worksheet = workbook.sheet_by_index(sheet_index)\n print(f'Sheet {sheet_index}: {worksheet.name}')\n\n # Loop through rows and columns\n for row_index in range(worksheet.nrows):\n row_values = worksheet.row_values(row_index)\n print(f'Row {row_index}: {row_values}')open_workbookOpens an Excel workbook for reading.
sheet_by_indexRetrieves a worksheet by its index.
cellFetches a specific cell's value from the sheet.