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.

Macros in Microsoft Office are blocked for security reasons, but you can enable and use signed macros. This tutorial explains how to create a self-signed digital certificate.

Creating a macro To create a macro in Word or Excel, click on the "View" menu, then on the "down arrow" below the Macros icon, then on "Record Macro" to open the "Record Macro" dialogue box.

When you open macro-enabled workbooks, which are Excel files with an XLSM extension, Microsoft Office alerts you with a security warning.

If you are new to macros, check out my dedicated guide below, where I go over the benefits and step-by-step instructions for creating macros in Excel.

You can show File Path on Title Bar in Excel and Word by creating and running a Macro - and even in Quick Access Toolbar too. This post explains the process in detail.

Defining Custom Key Combinations: When assigning shortcuts using VBA, it’s important to create unique combinations that don’t conflict with existing shortcuts in Excel.