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"Enable Macros" option button in Excel 2007
If you are experiencing issues with the "Enable Macros" option not appearing when opening a workbook in Excel 2007, it is possible that the macro security settings in Excel have been modified. To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps to adjust the macro security settings:
- Open Excel 2007.
- Click on the "Office" button located in the top-left corner of the Excel window.
- Select "Excel Options" at the bottom of the menu.
- In the Excel Options window, click on the "Trust Center" tab.
- Click on the "Trust Center Settings" button on the right side of the window.
- In the Trust Center dialog box, select "Macro Settings" from the left-side menu.
- In the Macro Settings section, choose the option "Enable all macros" or "Disable all macros except digitally signed macros" depending on your preference. If you select the latter option, make sure the macro in your workbook is digitally signed by a trusted source.
- Click "OK" to save the changes and close the Trust Center dialog box.
- Click "OK" again to close the Excel Options window.
After adjusting the macro security settings, try opening the workbook again. You should now see the "Enable Macros" option prompt when opening a workbook containing macros. Make sure to only enable macros from trusted sources to prevent any potential security risks.
If you continue to experience issues, you may need to reach out to the supplier of the tax return workbook for further assistance, as they may have specific requirements or troubleshooting steps for their workbook. The text and steps were created with the help of AI.
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- RKDJul 17, 2025Copper Contributor
It did not work. I had created the macro which does does, sorting, formatting etc AND WHICH JUST WOKED YESTERDAY. BUT NOT WORKING TODAY. 'RUN' BUTTON IS DISABLED...!!!! HOW STRANGE. I CHECKED THE SETTINGS AS DESCRIBED HERE, BUT TO NO AVAIL. :(