How to Use WPS Macro Security on macOS

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How-to Guide

1. Set the macro security level

Entry: Developer tab → Macro Security → Security Level

1. Click the Developer tab and select Macro Security.
2. In the Trust Center, open the Security Level tab.
3. Select the level you need: Very High, High, Medium, or Low.
4. Click OK to save the setting.
5. Restart WPS so the new setting takes effect.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: When you open Macro Security again, the selected security level is still shown.
• What you can do next: Reopen a macro-enabled file and handle macro execution based on the current level.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Changing the setting without restarting WPS.
• Environment note: On macOS, only WPS macros (JS macros) are supported.

2. Set trusted publisher access

Entry: Developer tab → Macro Security → Trusted Publishers

1. Click the Developer tab and select Macro Security.
2. In the Trust Center, open the Trusted Publishers tab.
3. Select Trust access to WPS JS projects.
4. Click OK to save the setting.
5. Restart WPS so the new setting takes effect.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: When you reopen the Trusted Publishers tab, the selected option remains enabled.
• What you can do next: Access related to WPS JS macro projects follows the current setting.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Closing the window before saving the checkbox change.
• Environment note: Setting changes usually need a restart before you verify them.