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Restrict usage of Excel 4.0 (XLM) macros with new macro settings control

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Jul 22, 2021
A new Excel Trust Center settings option to further restrict the usage of Excel 4.0 (XLM) macros is now generally available. Building on the recent release of AMSI integration for XLM macros, this se...
Updated Jul 22, 2021
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Dec 07, 2021

Auston I have a similar issue to Koen_Rijnsent after this update. 

 

If the box is unchecked, VBA-based macros (i.e. non-4.0) cannot be called via a button or shape any longer. 

They will throw an error "Cannot run the macro XXXX. The macro may not be available in this workbook or all macros may be disabled".