The problem is that by default it stays behind the scenes, and you need to show it first by using a corresponding setting. The Developer tab is available in all versions of Excel 2007, Excel 2010, Excel 2013, Excel 2016, Excel 2019, and Office 365. But it also provides access to a handful of other features that do not require any programming skills! For example, even an Excel novice can use the Developer tab to insert a check box, scroll bar, spin button, and other controls. Most often, the Developer tab is used for writing VBA macros.