# Getting started Python is a first-class citizen in Quadratic that integrates seamlessly with the spreadsheet. Below is a quick start to get going with Python in Quadratic. ## Quick start 1. Select the cell where you want to write Python code.

1. Press `/` to bring up the cell type menu. Select Python.

3. Write Python in the code editor. The last line of code is returned to the sheet at the cell position.

## Learn more The following is a list of essential information for learning how Python works in Quadratic. 1. [Reference cells](https://docs.quadratichq.com/python/reference-cells) - get data from the sheet into Python with cell references 2. [Return data to the sheet](https://docs.quadratichq.com/python/return-data-to-the-sheet) - return Python outputs from code to the sheet 3. [Import packages](https://docs.quadratichq.com/python/packages) - import packages for use in your Python code 4. [Make API requests](https://docs.quadratichq.com/python/make-an-api-request) - use the Requests library to query APIs 5. [Visualize data](https://docs.quadratichq.com/python/charts-visualizations) - turn your data into beautiful charts and graphs with Plotly The most common starting point is [learning how to reference spreadsheet cells from Python in Quadratic.](https://docs.quadratichq.com/python/reference-cells)


	Learn how to: 👉 Reference cells in the sheet from Python	reference-cells
Learn how to: 📥 Display data in the sheet from Python		return-data-to-the-sheet
	Learn how to: 📈 Ingest data using Python	make-an-api-request
	Learn how to: 📊 Visualize data using Python	charts-visualizations
Learn how to: 📦 Use Python packages in Quadratic		packages
	Learn how to: 🧹 Clean data using Python	clean-data
	Learn how to: 🎥 Manipulate data using Python	manipulate-data