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Python Automatically Numbers Rows in Excel

When we are working with Excel, numbering the rows is an issue as manually adding row numbers to a large dataset is time-consuming and prone to errors. Row numbers are necessary as helps in easy identification and referencing different rows of data. What if i say i can make this take super easy for you?

Python offers a convenient way to automate this task, making it easier to manage your Excel data.

Using Python, you can read an Excel file, add a new column for row numbers, and then save the updated data back to the Excel file. This automation can save you time and effort, especially when dealing with large datasets.

To add row number automatically to an existing excel sheet. First create a file in your editor and save it with .py extension with the below code in it

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