Block issue

Question

Hi,

How to resolve the block issue below?

Answer 1

Dear Peter_1985,

Good day! Thank you for sharing your concern with us here in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

We apologize for any inconvenience you may encounter when using our services/ products. Based on your description, kindly try these following steps:

1. "Microsoft has blocked macros from running because the source of this file is untrusted"

• Right-click the file in File Explorer.
• Select Properties.
• In the General tab, check the box that says "Unblock" (if available).
• Click Apply and then OK.
• Reopen the file.

2. "The ActiveX content in this file is blocked"

• Open the file > Click Enable Content in the yellow Message Bar.
• Go to File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > ActiveX Settings
• Choose appropriate settings (e.g., “Prompt me before enabling all controls”).
• Add the file’s folder to Trusted Locations.

Here are some references:

• Macros from the internet are blocked by default in Office - Microsoft 365 Apps | Microsoft Learn

Enable or disable ActiveX settings in Office files - Microsoft Support

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