Turn On the Developer Tab in Excel 2016 on Windows 7

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

Step 2: Click Account

Step 3: Click About Excel

Step 4: Check the version

Turn on Developer Mode

Step 1: Click File

Step 2: Click Options

Step 3:

A. Click Customize Ribbon

B. Click the Developer checkbox

C. Click OK

Step 4: Check

References

Excel icon downloaded from [link] as SVG and saved as a PNG using Microsoft Explorer