Developer Tab in Excel

 

Turn on the Developer tab in Excel if you want to create a macro, export and import XML files or insert controls.

To add the Developer tab to the ribbon, execute the following steps.

1. Right click anywhere on the ribbon, and then click Customize the Ribbon.

Customize the Ribbon in Excel

2. Under Customize the Ribbon, on the right side of the dialog box, select Main tabs (if necessary).

3. Check the Developer check box.

Turn on the Developer Tab

4. Click OK.

5. You can find the Developer tab next to the View tab.

Developer Tab

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