Note 2: If the Developer Tab in not visible on the Ribbon, then go to File -> Options -> Customize Ribbon -> Tick on the Developer checkbox in the Main tabs section and click on the OK button at the bottom of the screen. The location of this check box is similar in all other applications listed in the "Applies to" section near the top of this topic.Ĭhoose the OK button to close the Options dialog box. Note 1: Make sure the Developer Tab is visible on the Ribbon. On the 'Developer' tab 1, in the 'Controls' group 2 are a number of available form control fields. In the Tabs area on the right, check the box beside 'Developer'. The following figure shows the Developer check box in Word 2010 and Word 2013. In the Word Options window, Click on 'Customize Ribbon' in the left-hand sidebar. In the list of main tabs, select the Developer check box. The location of this button is similar in all other applications listed in the "Applies to" section near the top of this topic. The following figure shows the Options dialog box and the Customize Ribbon button in Excel 2010. In the ApplicationName Options dialog box, choose the Customize Ribbon button. The following figure shows the Options button in Office 2013. The following figure shows the File tab in Office 2013. The following figure shows the File tab and Options button in Office 2010. On the File tab, choose the Options button. See the Applies to: note earlier in this topic. The fastest way to add the Developer tab to the Ribbon starts with a simple-right click. Start any of the Office applications supported by this topic. Office Add-ins have a small footprint compared to VSTO Add-ins and solutions, and you can build them by using almost any web programming technology, such as HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, and XML. Interested in developing solutions that extend the Office experience across multiple platforms? Check out the new Office Add-ins model.