Send ctrl+q to excel file using python - python

I have an excel file that I need to press ctrl+q to make a vba code(macro) to run.
is there a way to do this with python?
someting like:
with open (my_file,"wb")
"press ctrl+q"
close file
Thanks!


the open command is for opening a file and manipulating it's raw content - not suitable for your need
the are are modules for reading and writing excel files like openpyxl, but they don't include running vba macros. if the macro functionality can be implemented in python, this will probably be a good start.
If you need to run macros, you need to interact with an instance of excel using com automation (so you need to have it locally installed) - the pywinauto module can be a good start


I built a macro that starts when I open the file and add it to a template.
I created my new files with the template (using panda) and when I open them- the macro runs alone,
Thanks All!

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