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

Creating a macro is the process of recording keystrokes and mouse clicks for repetitive tasks within a document or spreadsheet.

Macros are powerful tools available in programs you likely use every day, but make sure your security settings are up to snuff.

Though macros can be used maliciously, they have many productivity benefits with the right computer settings.

Microsoft has rolled back a block on Office macros sourced from the internet that created a major obstacle to phishing and malware threats delivered via email attachments and links.

Whenever I go to compose a new message, I see this error warning:<BR><BR>Microsoft Visual Basic - The Macros in this project are disabled.

Microsoft announced today that it will make it difficult to enable VBA macros downloaded from the Internet in several Microsoft Office apps starting in early April, effectively killing a popular ...

Rolling back the default block on untrusted VBA macros in Office was seen as a bad move given how frequently hackers and scammers abused the ability for users to click to enable macros.

Microsoft will block downloaded macros in Office versions going back to 2013 Enabling macros for these files will be possible but more difficult than before.