Macros are no longer disabled by default in Microsoft Office apps, after Microsoft got feedback from customers, though this could be a security issue.
If you’re using Microsoft Office on your Windows PC, then you might want to keep your eye out for potential new security issues.
The backtrack means you’ll no longer have to go to file properties, save the file to a specific location, or mark it as a trusted document to fully interact with a file that has macros enabled. Microsoft is now effectively rolling back to an older security system, where you can simply click “enable content” to open Office files with macros.
An update on this decision was also announced in the Microsoft 365 message center, which is typically accessed by IT admins to see important service alerts. Microsoft explained the change, saying that it was based on feedback. It also seemed to hint that an improvement could be coming soon. This revert first rolled out to wider audiences in June 2022, according to Bleeping Computer.
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