Developer mode allows you to create Macros and run the Visual Basic Editor. Hit ALT + T then press the o key to bring up the Excel options box or go the long way as shown below.
To enable it click on File at the top left.
![](https://excelwarrior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/excel-file.jpg)
Go to Options.
![](https://excelwarrior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/excel-options.jpg)
Go to Customize Ribbon.
![](https://excelwarrior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/excel-options-ribbon-customize.jpg)
Next check the box for Developer.
![](https://excelwarrior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/excel-options-developer-checked.jpg)
Now you should see Visual Basic at the far left side under File.
![](https://excelwarrior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/excel-developer-mode.jpg)