ImportError: Missing optional dependency xlrd . Install xlrd >= 1.0.0 for Excel support Use pip or conda to install xlrd

This error occurs when trying to run a Python script that requires the xlrd library to read Excel files, but the library is not installed or not installed with the required version.

To fix this error, you need to install the xlrd library with a version of 1.0.0 or higher. You can do this using either pip or conda, depending on the package manager you prefer.

Using pip:

1. Open a terminal or command prompt.
2. Type the following command:

pip install xlrd

3. Press Enter to install the library.

Using conda:

1. Open a terminal or command prompt.
2. Type the following command:

conda install xlrd

3. Press Enter to install the library.

After installing xlrd, you should be able to run the Python script without encountering the ImportError.