When you open an Excel file after downloading it, it opens in Protected View by default. However, some users cannot edit the file even after enabling editing. They ...

I created a macro, but when I tried to use it later in another file, it disappeared. Then, when I went back to the file in which it was created, it was available again. What did I do wrong? You did ...

I often need to create macros in Excel files, and each time I open such a file Excel displays a security message asking me if I want to enable the macros (see screenshot below). Of course, I say yes.

Though Microsoft has backed off earlier plans to block unsafe macros in Excel documents, that change is still coming. Here's what to do now to stay secure. On July 8, Microsoft pulled back from its ...

Microsoft's reversal of its blocking by default on Excel macros creates an opportunity to improve policies and processes around Excel and Office macro use. Microsoft has pulled back on its decision to ...

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As far as Microsoft Excel is concerned, a macro is simply a piece of code. This code will be loaded every time you launch the Microsoft Excel software. Macros are pretty useful. They can help you ...

A Macro Virus is a malware that can infect any software written with a macro language notable among which are the Microsoft Office programs like Word and Excel. Macro Virus takes advantage of Macros ...

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) by default when Microsoft Office files for business software are downloaded from the Internet. This decision was made to protect the security of the user, but after ...