Does Microsoft 365 Personal Include Power Query in Excel for Mac?
Question details
The user wants to know whether Microsoft 365 Personal includes Power Query in Excel for Mac and which Power Query features are available on macOS compared with Excel for Windows.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 Personal / Excel for Mac
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- A subscriber or potential subscriber is evaluating Microsoft 365 Personal and needs to confirm Power Query support in Excel for Mac before using or purchasing it.
- Observed behavior
- The user expects to confirm whether Power Query is included in Excel for Mac, what features are supported, and how Mac support compares with Excel for Windows.
Check your current Excel for Mac version and Microsoft 365 update channel before testing, because Power Query commands depend on the installed Excel build and update status.
Check Power Query Availability in Excel for Mac
Use this when you want to confirm whether your current version of Excel for Mac includes Power Query and which commands are available.
Excel for Mac included with Microsoft 365 Personal can support Power Query, but the available commands depend on the installed Excel build. Mac users can often refresh existing queries and use supported transformation options, while some advanced authoring remains more complete in Excel for Windows.
Launch Excel for Mac and open the workbook that contains the query or where you want to import data.
Click the Data tab in the ribbon and look for Get Data, Queries & Connections, or Refresh controls in the Power Query area.
Open the Queries & Connections pane, select an existing query, and click Refresh to confirm that Power Query can refresh it on your Mac.
Select Get Data or an existing query and review which transform and edit commands are available in your current Excel for Mac build.
Update Excel and Verify Microsoft's Current Power Query Support List
Use this when the Data tab commands are missing or limited; updating Excel can unlock supported Power Query features on Mac.
Use WPS Office as a Free Spreadsheet Alternative When Excel for Mac Power Query Is Limited
If Microsoft 365 Personal Excel for Mac only provides limited Power Query features, WPS Office is a free, lightweight office suite that opens and edits .xlsx files in a familiar ribbon-style interface, making it easy to review and manage spreadsheets without a subscription.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Go to the official WPS Office download page and click Download WPS Office Free for macOS.
- 2. Open an Excel workbook: Launch WPS Office, select Spreadsheets, and open the .xlsx file you need to review or edit.
- 3. Work with familiar data tools: Use the ribbon tabs and built-in functions for sorting, filtering, formulas, and charts to manage the workbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Power Query fully supported in Excel for Mac with Microsoft 365 Personal?
No. Excel for Mac with Microsoft 365 Personal supports Power Query, but basic refresh and supported authoring features may work while some advanced query editing capabilities remain more complete on Windows. Check the latest Excel build and Microsoft's support list.
Where do I find Power Query in Excel for Mac?
Open Excel for Mac, click the Data tab in the ribbon, and look for Get Data, Queries & Connections, or Refresh controls. The exact labels depend on your Excel version and update channel.
Can I create new Power Query queries on Excel for Mac?
In supported builds you may be able to create and edit new queries, but advanced Power Query authoring capabilities are generally more complete in Excel for Windows. Install the latest Microsoft 365 updates and verify your feature set.
Does WPS Office include Microsoft Power Query?
WPS Office does not include the Microsoft Power Query add-in. In WPS Spreadsheets, you can use Data tab tools for sorting, filtering, formulas, and charts, and you can open .xlsx workbooks created in Excel.
