When using WPS Macro Security, common questions usually focus on macro enabling, trusted locations, and platform support, with 4 quick answers in this section.
FAQ
Why does a macro not run directly after I open a document?
- Check whether the current macro security level is set to High or Very High.
- Confirm whether the document comes from a trusted location.
- If the document source is trusted, decide whether to enable the macro based on the prompt.
How do I enable a blocked macro?
- Open the macro-enabled document and review the prompt information.
- After confirming that the document source is trusted, choose the related option to enable the macro.
- If you use macro documents from the same folder often, consider adding that folder as a trusted location.
Why do I not see the same macro support on other platforms?
- First confirm whether the macro type is a VBA macro or a JS macro.
- VBA macros require Windows and the VBA plug-in.
- JS macros are supported on Windows and macOS, but not on mobile.
How do I choose a trusted location for macro-enabled documents?
- Start with a fixed internal template folder or a personal folder that you use long term.
- Do not set folders with mixed sources or frequent external files as trusted locations directly.
- Review your trusted locations list regularly and remove folders you no longer use.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Macro Security | Security settings that control whether macros run, whether prompts appear, and under what conditions macros can run. |
| Trusted Location | A folder marked as trusted, where documents can be handled according to trust rules. |
| VBA Macro | An automation macro based on VBA. In this feature scenario, it requires the VBA plug-in on Windows. |
| JS Macro | A macro based on JavaScript. It is supported on Windows and macOS, but not on mobile. |