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Office Ribbon: Developer tab

The Developer tab is used in relation with

Recording or executing (VBA) macros
Using XML commands
Inserting Active-X controls
Add-Ins

In Excel, the Developer tab also allows to insert Form Controls.

In Visio, the Developer tab also allows to work with ShapeSheets or create new shapes and stencils.

Access does not have a Developer tab.

Displaying the Developer tab

The Developer tab is not shown by default. It can be enabled under File -> Options -> Customize Ribbon, then ticking the corresponding tab under Main Tabs.

PowerShell

In PowerShell, the function enable-msOfficeDeveloperTab of the PowerShell module MS Office enables the Developer tab.

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