Computer Tip 14 Add Developer Tab

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Add the DEVELOPER TAB

by Benjamin (Ben) Caruana

The clip_image002 tab is NOT automatically available when opening EXCEL 2007 / 2010 versions.

The Developer tab is required to enable you to perform tasks as shown in the following toolbar options – code, Controls and XML:

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If the clip_image002[1] tab is not visible, you will need to perform the Make Developer Tab Visible in the Ribbon, before you can proceed.

Make Developer Tab Visible in the Ribbon

EXCELL 2007 Version

To make the clip_image002[2] visible, click the Office Button clip_image006 and then select clip_image008 and you will be prompted with a window similar to the following:

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Select the clip_image012 option and you will be prompted with a window similar to the following:

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Click clip_image016 to activate and you should end up with clip_image018 then click clip_image020 and the clip_image002[3] tab will appear at the top of the screen.

 

EXCELL 2010 Version

To make the clip_image002[4] visible, click clip_image022 and then select clip_image024 and you will be prompted with a window similar to the following:

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Select the clip_image028 option and you will be prompted with a window similar to the following:

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Click clip_image032 to activate and you should end up with clip_image034 and then click clip_image036 and the clip_image002[5] tab will appear at the top of the screen.