Turn On the Developer Tab in Excel 2016 on Windows 7

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This post shows how to check the version of Excel you’re using and turn on the Developer Tab in Excel 2016. You may need this if you want to record a macro.

Find Excel Version

Step 1: Click File

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Step 2: Click Account

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Step 3: Click About Excel

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Step 4: Check the version

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Turn on Developer Mode

Step 1: Click File

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Step 2: Click Options

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Step 3:

A. Click Customize Ribbon

B. Click the Developer checkbox

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C. Click OK

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Step 4: Check

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References

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