Unpivot Data in Excel Using Python (Dynamic, Auto-Updating)

Learn how to unpivot your Excel data using Python! In this step-by-step tutorial, we use the pandas library and the melt function to transform messy wide-format tables into clean, long-format data. Perfect for pivot tables, pivot charts, and Power Pivot. Plus, your unpivoted data updates automatically as your source changes—no refresh needed! 📌 What you'll learn: Use Python directly in Excel Convert wide-format tables to long-format Unpivot data with pandas melt Dynamic, auto-updating results Organise Python code in Excel for readability ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Data overview 01:11 - Python in Excel (PY function) 02:03 - DataFrame overview & Excel output 04:29 - Pandas melt walkthrough 07:18 - Dynamic & instant output testing 08:14 - Python editor window 08:56 - Annotating code with # 09:39 - Final thoughts 💬 Engage with the video: Share your favourite unpivot method in the comments! 📼 Related videos: Unpivot Power Query - TBC Unpivot Formulas - TBC Unpivot VBA - TBC Python in Excel intro - https://youtu.be/GHMFfsm5eJM?si=wLqL0gs_lhf0MygV 🙌 Support the Channel: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment 🔁 Share with a friend 💸 https://buymeacoffee.com/benjones - to support the channel 📁File Coming soon 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY TUTORIALS Subscribe to BenJonesExplains Click here to subscribe and master Excel, one trick at a time! https://www.youtube.com/@BenJonesExplains?sub_confirmation=1 @BenJonesExplains 🔍 Tags / Hashtags: #ExcelPython #PythonForExcel #UnpivotData #PandasMelt #ExcelTips #DataAnalysis #ExcelAutomation #PythonTutorial