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databricks Platform · Updated Apr 24, 2026

Databricks Excel Add-in requires workspace preview enablement

To use the Databricks Excel Add in, a workspace admin must now enable the Excel Connector preview from the Previews page.

What it does

To use the Databricks Excel Add in, a workspace admin must now enable the Excel Connector preview from the Previews page. This page tells you how to manage Databricks previews in your account or workspace. Databricks previews overview Previews provide early access to Databricks features before they are released for General Availability (GA).

Why it matters

Reduces operational overhead and unlocks new capabilities for data teams on Databricks.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

To use the Databricks Excel Add in, a workspace admin must now enable the Excel Connector preview from the Previews page. This page tells you how to manage Databricks previews in your account or workspace.

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Key takeaway
To use the Databricks Excel Add in, a workspace admin must now enable the Excel Connector preview from the Previews page.
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