How to Use WPS Macro Security on Windows

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Use WPS Macro Security with 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Set Macro SecurityFree
22. Open Macro Security from Developer ToolsFree
33. Set Trusted LocationsFree

How-to Guide

1. Set Macro Security

Entry path: Tools → Macro Security

  1. Click the Tools tab at the top of the window.
  2. Select Macro Security.
  3. In the dialog box, choose a security level.
  4. Select Very High, High, Medium, or Low as needed.
  5. If needed, review the trusted publisher settings for signed macros.
  6. Click OK to save the setting.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The Macro Security dialog opens and shows the available security level options.
  • Next action available: When you open the dialog again, the saved setting is still shown.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Setting the level to Low reduces restrictions on macro execution, so use extra caution with external files.
  • Environment note: Macro risk varies by file source, so confirm the source before lowering the security level.

2. Open Macro Security from Developer Tools

Entry path: Developer Tools → Macro Security

  1. Click the Developer Tools tab at the top of the window.
  2. Find and click Macro Security.
  3. Adjust the required security level in the dialog box.
  4. Click OK to save.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The Macro Security settings window opens from the Developer Tools entry.
  • Next action available: You can continue changing the security level or reviewing related trust settings.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the Developer Tools tab is not visible, enable or display that tab first before continuing.

3. Set Trusted Locations

Entry path: File → Options → Trust Center

  1. Open the File menu in the upper-left corner.
  2. Click Options to open the related settings window.
  3. Select the Trust Center tab.
  4. Click Add New Location and choose the folder path you want to trust.
  5. If needed, select the option to trust subfolders of this location as well.
  6. Click OK to save.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target folder appears in the trusted locations list.
  • Next action available: Macro files in that location can be handled under the current trust policy.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Do not add broad shared folders or folders with unclear file sources directly as trusted locations.
  • Environment note: Trusted locations are more suitable for internal folders with clear control.