Create XLSM File Via Python

Generate Excel XLSM Files via your Python Applications without installing Microsoft Office®.

 

For a developer, who is trying to create XLSM files via Python application? Aspose.Total for Python via Java API can help to automate the create process. It’s a full package of various APIs dealing different formats including Microsoft Office files and Images. Aspose.Cells for Python via Java API that is part of Aspose.Total for Python via Java package makes this generation process easy. Below is the process of creation. Moreover, developers can easily enhance the application for modification of XLSM file. To update XLSM file using Python process is same except that it requires existing file as parameter while creating the Workbook object.

How to Create XLSM File in Python

Creation Requirements

  • For XLSM generation, reference APIs within the project directly from PyPI ( Aspose.Cells )
  • Or use the following pip command pip install aspose.cells
  • Moreover, Download the API package from the downloads section
 

Create XLSM File in Python

# create a new XLSX workbook
workbook = Workbook(FileFormatType.XLSX)
worksheet = workbook.getWorksheets().get(0)
# Insert a string value to a cell
worksheet.getCells().get("C2").setValue("Image")
# set the 4th row height
worksheet.getCells().setRowHeight(3, 150)
# set the C column width
worksheet.getCells().setColumnWidth(3,50)
# add a picture to the D4 cell
index = worksheet.getPictures().add(3, 3, "aspose-cells-for-python.png")
# get the picture object
pic = worksheet.getPictures().get(index)
# save the Excel file
workbook.save("workbook_with_image.xlsx")
 

Explore Options with Python

Generate CSV File (Comma Seperated Values)
Generate ODS File (OpenDocument Spreadsheet)
Generate TSV File (Tab-separated Values)
Generate XLS File (Microsoft Excel Binary Format)
Generate XLSB File (Excel Binary Workbook)
Generate XLSM File (Macro-enabled Spreadsheet)
Generate XLSX File (Open XML Workbook)
Generate XLT File (Excel 97 - 2003 Template)
Generate XLTM File (Excel Macro-Enabled Template)
Generate XLTX File (Excel Template)

What is XLSM File Format?

The XLSM file format is another file format used by Microsoft Excel, and it stands for Excel Macro-Enabled Workbook. Similar to XLSB, XLSM files offer additional functionality and capabilities compared to the standard XLSX format.

XLSM files are designed to store spreadsheet data that includes macros. Macros are small programs or scripts that automate tasks within Excel. With the XLSM format, users can create, edit, and execute macros directly within the workbook. This makes XLSM files particularly useful for automating repetitive tasks, performing complex calculations, or creating customized functions.

By enabling macros, XLSM files allow users to enhance the functionality of their spreadsheets. Macros can be written using the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming language, providing a powerful tool for customization and automation within Excel.

One of the main advantages of the XLSM format is its ability to store and execute macros seamlessly. When an XLSM file is opened, Excel enables the macros contained within the file, allowing users to utilize the automation and customization features provided by the macros.

However, it’s important to note that due to potential security risks, some Excel versions may prompt users to enable or disable macros when opening an XLSM file. This is done to protect against potentially malicious macros that could harm the system or compromise data.