Who is caring about the "Security center" problems ?

KeldSor 351 Reputation points
2023-07-21T06:43:10.2333333+00:00

I have so many times problems with this Center concerning Word !

I have fully updated Windows 10 and MSOffice365.

I can't make user templates with macros WITHOUT the stupid warning of "macros is disabled" on every opening of the document !

I have tried to make the folder safe place, I have tried to place the folder beside the Normal.dotm - SO MANY checksmarks seems NOT to work in that stupid Center !

Checkmark to show commands added to the QAT-bar is not working either.

HALLO MS-People wake up and do something about it - it's driving daily developers mad and crazy !

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  1. Limitless Technology 44,506 Reputation points
    2023-07-21T14:18:46.5833333+00:00

    Hello KeldSor,

    Thank you for your question and for reaching out with your question today.

    I understand your frustration with the macro security warnings and other issues you are experiencing with Microsoft Word. It's essential to balance security measures with user convenience when using macros in Office applications.

    To address the macro security warning issue, you can try the following steps:

    1. Add Trusted Locations: Go to "File" > "Options" > "Trust Center" > "Trust Center Settings." Under "Trusted Locations," add the folder where your templates with macros are stored. This should prevent the security warning for documents in that location.
    2. Enable Macros for Trusted Documents: In the "Trust Center" settings, go to "Macro Settings" and select "Disable all macros with notification." This will allow macros to run in documents from trusted locations while still prompting for other documents.
    3. Digital Signatures: If you have a digital signature certificate, you can sign your templates with macros. This action will help establish trust, and Word will display a different security warning when opening signed documents.

    Regarding the issue with the QAT-bar, it's essential to ensure that the commands you want to add are available in the ribbon interface. If a particular command is not part of the ribbon by default, it may not be possible to add it to the QAT-bar directly. However, you can customize the ribbon to add the desired commands, and they will then become available in the QAT-bar.

    To customize the ribbon, you can follow these steps:

    1. Right-click the ribbon area and select "Customize the Ribbon."
    2. In the right pane, create a new tab or group and add the desired commands to it.
    3. Click "OK" to save the changes.

    Please note that Microsoft Office applications are continually updated, and features or settings might change over time. If you are experiencing persistent issues despite following the correct settings and steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to Microsoft support or visit the Microsoft Office community forums to seek further assistance from the community or Microsoft experts.

    Remember to always exercise caution when enabling macros, especially from unknown sources, as they can pose security risks.

    I used AI provided by ChatGPT to formulate part of this response. I have verified that the information is accurate before sharing it with you.

    If the reply was helpful, please don’t forget to upvote or accept as answer.

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  2. KeldSor 351 Reputation points
    2023-07-21T16:00:49.77+00:00

    @Limitless Technology

    I've investigated this 'Security Center" concerning my application in Excel and Access where in both cases I use Word by VBA like there was no tomorrow - a Hell of a job !

    I have it to work now ... just 'in line with my logic' of how my applications works right now !

    I experience there are a lot more details than explaned 'out there' and in most cases the explanations are inconsistent with what I can see on my screen ... cases where I did NO CHANGES to what Windows/Excel/Access/Word had set up when re-installed in the latest version - inconsistent setups ... it's way out of what's normally called quality !

    So many people are babling out there - only telling half the truth or less, concerning different versions and mixes of the applications - it's a total mess ... and I still beleave it's a mess eventhough I have it to work now.

    ... and I don't think any AI-system can eat so much junk and come up with something useable !

    I think I'm right because of the lack of responce to many of my Q's and all the Q's from other people about the "Security Center" ... most people DON'T understand the stupid logic used in there !

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