How to Add and Show the Developer Tab in Microsoft Word
By using the Microsoft Office Developer tab in Word, you can add form controls, manage macros, view add-ins, protect a form, and more. If you want to enable these tools, here’s how to add the Developer tab in Word on both Windows and Mac. How to Add the Developer Tab in Word on Windows It takes only a minute to enable the Developer tab in Word on Windows. Select File > Options . Choose Customize Ribbon on the left, pick Main Tabs below Customize the Ribbon on the right, and do one of the following: If you see the Developer tab in the list on the right, check the box to enable it. If you don’t see the Developer tab on the right, select All Tabs in the Choose commands from drop-down menu on the left. Then, pick Developer and use the Add button to include it in the list. Check the box to enable it. Select OK when you finish, and you’ll see the Developer tab at the top of the Word window. To hide the Developer tab later, follow steps 1 and 2 above. Then,