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Just wondering what the current version of Python will work with Power BI Desktop? Also, should I install using Anaconda or just Python. Thanks.
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Hi @iaaw100a
Yes the latest ver of Python will work.
You can use Anaconda (it's more complicated to set up and launch) but Microsoft recommend using the official distribution from Python.org
Run Python Scripts in Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Docs
Integrating Python with Power BI | Python Power BI Integration (analyticsvidhya.com)
Regards
Phil
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Hi @iaaw100a
Yes the latest ver of Python will work.
You can use Anaconda (it's more complicated to set up and launch) but Microsoft recommend using the official distribution from Python.org
Run Python Scripts in Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Docs
Integrating Python with Power BI | Python Power BI Integration (analyticsvidhya.com)
Regards
Phil
Proud to be a Super User!
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