WPS Macro Security on macOS: Introduction

WPS Macro Security on macOS helps control macro execution in WPS Writer; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Macro Security is a built-in security setting in WPS Office for Mac that controls how macros run in WPS Writer. It is designed for managing JS macro execution and reducing risk before automation scripts are allowed to run.

Core capabilities include:

Set a macro security level: switch between Very High, High, Medium, and Low.
Manage trusted macro sources: use trusted publisher-related settings to control which macros can be trusted.
Control macro behavior when opening documents: depending on the current security level, macros may run, be blocked, or require confirmation.

This feature is useful for reviewing external documents, working with macro-enabled templates, and balancing security with automation efficiency in daily work.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	No mandatory network connection is required for changing local macro security settings
Other	WPS on Mac currently supports JS macros only; open a relevant document with macros if you want to test the setting

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-installation check	Open WPS Writer, then check the Tools area to confirm that the Macro Security entry is available

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides macro security level settings in WPS Writer on macOS and includes trusted publisher-related management. On Mac, WPS currently supports JS macros only.	Microsoft 365 provides macro enable or disable controls, trusted documents, trusted locations, and signed macro handling through Trust Center settings.	Google Sheets supports recorded macros and Google Apps Script automation. Its focus is spreadsheet automation and authorization rather than document-level macro security levels in a desktop writer app.	Notion uses buttons and automations for repetitive tasks, with confirmation prompts and permission-based actions, but it does not provide traditional document macro security levels.	Adobe Acrobat uses enhanced security, trusted locations, and related controls to limit active content and script access, with a stronger focus on PDF and JavaScript security.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS provides a direct macro security entry inside the document editing workflow on macOS. Distinct: for Mac users working with JS macros in WPS Writer, the setting is straightforward to access and adjust.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft offers a broader macro trust framework with Trust Center, trusted documents, and signed macro options, but the setup is more extensive.	Compared with WPS: Google is better aligned with cloud spreadsheet automation and Apps Script, not the same desktop writer macro security workflow.	Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on workflow automation rather than controlling macro execution inside office documents.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF security and JavaScript restrictions rather than macro controls in a word processing environment.
Official Source	—	Enable or disable macros in Microsoft 365 files	Use macros and add-ons	Buttons	Enable enhanced security in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
If you mainly work with JS macros in WPS Writer on macOS, Macro Security gives you a direct way to control macro behavior before running automation. Microsoft is better suited to broader enterprise-style macro trust management, while Google, Notion, and Adobe are oriented more toward spreadsheet automation, workflow automation, or PDF security.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Pain Point	How It Helps
1	Review macro-enabled files from external sources	General office users	It is unclear whether a document macro is safe	Set the security level to High or Medium before deciding whether to run the macro
2	Manage frequently used trusted macro sources	Users who rely on fixed templates	Repeated confirmations reduce efficiency	Use trusted publisher-related settings to manage trusted macro sources
3	Test automation scripts temporarily	Users validating JS macro behavior	They need to test macros without leaving security relaxed for too long	Lower the security level temporarily, then restore a higher level after testing
4	Check shared templates before distribution	Team document maintainers	Macros in templates may affect other users	Review the security level and macro source trust status before sharing the template
5	Reduce the risk of unknown macros running	Security-conscious users	Unknown macros may run by mistake	Keep the level at Medium or High and allow only trusted content when needed

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Macro security level settings	✅ Available	✅ Available
Macro execution control	✅ Available	✅ Available
Other advanced office and PDF benefits	Available within the free offering	Includes more advanced features and extended benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You only need macro security settings and everyday document work	Free version	The Macro Security feature itself does not require membership
You also need more advanced office, PDF, or cloud benefits	WPS Premium	Suitable if you need broader productivity features beyond this setting

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