WPS Macro Security on macOS: Introduction

WPS Macro Security helps control macro execution in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	2	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	2	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 control in WPS Office for Mac for WPS Spreadsheet. It is used to manage macro execution permissions so you can balance security and convenience when opening or working with macro-enabled spreadsheets. On macOS, only WPS macros (JS macros) are supported.

Core capabilities include:

Set macro security levels to control whether macros can run under different risk levels.
Manage trusted publisher access for WPS JS project access.

Common use cases include reviewing spreadsheets with macros, managing internal spreadsheet automation, and reducing risk from unknown macros.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required to change local macro security settings
Other	You need to open WPS Spreadsheet and access the Developer tab

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Spreadsheet and confirm that the Macro Security button is available on the Developer tab

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides macro security level settings and trusted publisher access settings in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS; macOS supports WPS macros (JS macros) only.	Microsoft 365 apps provide Trust Center macro settings, including disabling macros, enabling them with notification, allowing digitally signed macros, and trusted documents or trusted locations.	Google Sheets supports recording and running macros, and creating an Apps Script when a macro is created, with a focus on cloud automation rather than a desktop trust center for macro security levels.	Notion buttons automate page and database actions, notifications, and other workflows, with some actions limited to paid plans; it does not provide spreadsheet macro security level controls.	Acrobat provides enhanced security controls and JavaScript-related security settings for PDF content and web access, rather than spreadsheet macro execution management.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: Macro execution settings are managed directly inside WPS Spreadsheet on macOS. Distinct: It also includes an access control option for WPS JS projects in the same area.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft focuses on VBA-oriented macro controls, trusted documents, and trusted locations across Microsoft 365 apps.	Compared with WPS: Google focuses on web-based macro recording and Apps Script editing instead of a local macro security center for desktop spreadsheets.	Compared with WPS: Notion automation is designed for workspace actions and database workflows, not spreadsheet macro security policies.	Compared with WPS: Adobe security settings are designed for PDFs and JavaScript-related access, not spreadsheet macro run policies.
Official Source	—	Enable or disable macros in Microsoft 365 files	Automate tasks in Google Sheets	Buttons	Enable enhanced security in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
If you need to manage whether macros can run directly in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS, Macro Security provides a focused in-app entry point for that task. Other products also offer automation or security controls, but they target different file types, scripting models, or workflow scenarios.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How Macro Security Helps
1	Review a macro-enabled spreadsheet before opening it fully	General office users	You are not sure whether the file contains safe macros	Raise the macro security level before working with the file
2	Manage internal spreadsheet automation	Team members	You need a balance between security and efficiency	Choose a suitable macro security level for the workflow
3	Work with WPS JS macro projects	Advanced users	You need to control access to WPS JS projects	Turn on the related access option in Trusted Publishers
4	Open files from external sources	Finance, operations, and similar roles	External files may contain untrusted macros	Use a higher security level to limit macro execution
5	Verify that a setting change has taken effect	All users	You want to confirm the new setting is active	Save the setting, restart WPS, and test the file again

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature	Free	WPS Premium
Macro Security settings	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Available	✅ Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
Template downloads	Limited	More advanced template benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You only need to adjust macro security settings and handle everyday spreadsheets	Free	Macro Security itself is available without membership
You also need more cloud storage and broader premium benefits	WPS Premium	Suitable for cross-device work or users who need more value-added features

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