WPS Macro Security on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Find answers to 3 common Macro Security questions on macOS, including setting changes, macro prompts, and trusted locations, plus a short glossary.

FAQ

Why did my Macro Security changes not take effect?

  1. Make sure you clicked OK to save the setting.
  2. Close all open WPS documents.
  3. Quit and restart WPS.
  4. Open the file again and check the macro behavior.

How do I enable macros when a file says macros are disabled?

  1. Open the file and check whether a security warning bar appears at the top.
  2. If you want to allow macros for the current file, click Enable Content.
  3. If you need a longer-term change, open Macro Security and adjust the security level.
  4. Reopen the file and confirm that the macro runs as expected.

How do I add a specific folder as a trusted location?

  1. Open File in the upper-left area.
  2. Go to Options → Trust Center → Trusted Locations.
  3. Add the folder path that you want to trust.
  4. Save files in that location and reopen them to verify the result.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Macro security levelA security policy level that controls whether macros can run and how they are handled.
Trusted publisherA trust-related setting used to determine whether specific macro or project access can be allowed.
WPS JS macroThe macro type supported by WPS Spreadsheet on macOS, based on WPS JavaScript macro capabilities.