title: importing an excel file to python
body: <p>I have a basic question about importing xlsx files to Python. I have checked many responses about the same topic, however I still cannot import my files to Python whatever I try. Here's my code and the error I receive:</p>
  
  <pre><code>import pandas as pd
  
  import xlrd
  
  file_location = 'C:\Users\cagdak\Desktop\python_self_learning\Coursera\sample_data.xlsx'
  workbook = xlrd.open_workbook(file_location)
  </code></pre>
  
  <p><strong>Error:</strong></p>
  
  <pre><code>IOError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'C:\\Users\\cagdak\\Desktop\\python_self_learning\\Coursera\\sample_data.xlsx'
  </code></pre>