While macros are useful, they pose security risks when you open an Excel file from untrusted sources. Disabled by default, here's how to tweak macros settings in Microsoft Excel.

Microsoft will soon begin disabling Excel 4.0 XLM macros by default in Microsoft 365 tenants to protect customers from malicious documents.

Microsoft has disabled Excel 4.0 macros by default in the latest release of its spreadsheet software to help customers protect themselves against related security threats.

These days, you can still use macros in Excel, but you need to enable the macro feature to do so. Here's how to enable (and disable) macros.

Tricking someone into enabling macros on a downloaded Microsoft Excel or Word file is an old hacker chestnut. That one click from a target creates a foothold for attackers to take over their ...

Macros and VBA for automation and customization While Excel’s built-in features handle many tasks without breaking a sweat, VBA (Virtual Basic for Applications) allows power users to go further.

Although Microsoft Excel is a powerful spreadsheet out of the box, macros make it even more useful. You can create and record macros within the app.

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.

You can run a Macro in Excel by clicking the macros command on the Developer tab, using a combination shortcut key, by clicking on a graphic object, etc.

Macros allow you to run a set of pre-programmed actions with one click or button press, helping you save time and avoid repetition.