Excel 2010 layout

[Moiz Batliwala]

I am currently using excel 2010 and facing lot of problems with the user interface. I only see the "File,Home, Insert,Page layout and Formula" tabs on the ribbon. I tried adding the same from the excel 'options' page but I am unable to find the developer ribbon, data validation tab etc as the DATA, View, Reviw tabs are missing from the ribbon. Alternatively, I have also tried doing a right click on the ribbon and 'add buttons' but I do not get any such option when I do so. I request you to help me out with this if there is a possible solution=. Thanks.

 

[Yahya]

Moiz
from File --> options
choose Customize ribbon
then check Developer Tab
or add any tab as you want



HTH

 

[Moiz Batliwala]

Thanks a lot Yahya, but as I mentioned in the initial post, I do not see the tab to add developers ribbon in the 'Options' page. Is there some another workaround for this.

 

[RoryA]

What do you have listed in the Main Tabs list (right hand side) of the Customize Ribbon section in Excel Options?

 

[Moiz Batliwala]

Hi Rory,

the problem is I do not see the 'Customize ribbon' tab in the 'Options' page. The only tabs I see on the left hand side panel of 'Options' are:
General, Formula, Proofing, Save , Language and Advanced.

 

[RoryA]

1. Which version of Excel 2010 are you using?
2. Are you on a corporate network?
3. Do you have, or have you had, a trial version of Office 2010 installed?

 

[Moiz Batliwala]

Hi Rorya,

You are absolutely correct, I have the trial version of MS office 2010 which I got along with the laptop I bought from the outlet.

 

[RoryA]

Ahh, I suspect you actually have the Starter edition of 2010, which has limited functionality. If that is the case, then you will have to upgrade to a full edition such as Home and Student.

 

[Moiz Batliwala]

Thats fanstastic, thanks a lot for your help Rory. I will update it immediately. Thanks again.

 

[Moiz Batliwala]

Thanks for your help again Rory, I have updated to the full version of MS office 2010.