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Showing the Microsoft Word Developer Tab

April 27, 2014 by Sue Huckle

Microsoft Word forms are an excellent way to collect information from employees and clients. To create forms in Word 2007, 2010, or 2013, you use controls located on the Developer tab in the Ribbon.

The Developer tab in Microsoft Word 2103
The Developer tab in Microsoft Word 2103

The Developer tab is not shown by default but once you activate it, it will always be available.

How to activate the Microsoft Word developer tab

Instructions are for Word 2007, 2010, and 2013.

Word 2010/2013

  1. Click File > Options > Customize Ribbon.
  2. In the Customize the Ribbon column, select Main tabs from the drop-down list.
  3. Select Developer then click OK.

Word 2007

  1. Click the Office button.
  2. Click Word Options.
  3. On the Popular tab, select Show Developer tab in the Ribbon.
  4. Click OK.

The Developer tab contains all of the controls you need for creating and protecting your business forms, as well as template and add-in settings, and advanced tools for using macros, Visual Basic, and XML.

More Word Tips:

  • How to Customize the Office Ribbon
  • Removing Word Form Field Shading
  • How to Hide the Ribbon
  • The Word Options Menu

Filed Under: Microsoft Word Basics Tagged With: the ribbon

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