WPS Macro Security on Windows: Introduction

WPS Macro Security helps control macro execution and reduce the risk of unknown macros; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	All listed tasks are available directly

About This Feature

Overview

Macro Security is a security control in WPS Office Presentation on Windows. It helps manage how macros run, reduce the risk of malicious macros running automatically, and adjust trust settings for different document sources.

Core capabilities include:

Set macro security levels: choose from Very High, High, Medium, or Low to control macro execution conditions.
Open the setting from different entry points: access Macro Security from either Tools or Developer Tools.
Set trusted locations: add specific folders to the trusted scope for frequently used macro files.

This feature is useful when presentations contain macros, when you need to review files from external sources, or when you want a more stable trust setup for a fixed working folder.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local macro security settings
Other	You need a presentation that may contain macros; if you want to use the Developer Tools entry, make sure that tab is visible

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation notes	Download and install the WPS Office Windows client, then open a presentation to access macro-related entries
Check after installation	Launch WPS Presentation and confirm that Macro Security is visible under Tools or Developer Tools

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides macro security levels, trusted publisher management, and trusted location settings for controlling macro behavior in local presentations.	Microsoft 365 lets users change macro settings in Trust Center and supports trusted documents and trusted locations.	Google focuses macro support in Google Sheets through macros and Apps Script; macros work in Sheets, not in Docs, Forms, or Slides.	Notion uses buttons to automate page and database actions, but it does not provide local VBA-style macro execution controls.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on JavaScript restrictions, Protected View, and trusted site controls for PDF security rather than presentation macro management.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: offers direct macro security level controls and trusted location settings inside a presentation workflow on Windows. Distinct: suitable for desktop users who want to adjust macro behavior before working with a file.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft centralizes macro controls in Trust Center and is designed for broader Office app management.	Compared with WPS: Google macro support is mainly spreadsheet-focused and does not provide presentation macro security settings.	Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented toward collaborative automation and does not offer security levels for local macro execution risk.	Compared with WPS: Adobe mainly manages PDF JavaScript and web access risk instead of presentation macro security levels.
Official Source	—	Enable or disable macros in Microsoft 365 files	Use macros and add-ons	Buttons	Restrict JavaScript API access in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to apply direct local macro controls in presentation work on Windows, WPS Macro Security fits that desktop workflow well. Other products also provide automation or security features, but their focus is different, such as Office-wide trust settings, spreadsheet automation, workspace buttons, or PDF script controls.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Pain Point	Recommended Approach
1	Check macro risk before opening an external presentation	Office users who receive files from others	The macro source is unclear	Open Macro Security first and use Medium or High before reviewing the file
2	Keep internal macro files in a fixed folder running more smoothly	Teams using internal templates	Repeated confirmations reduce efficiency	Add the fixed folder as a trusted location
3	Open macro security settings quickly	Users who test or adjust macros often	The entry point is hard to find in different interfaces	Use either the Tools or Developer Tools entry
4	Manage trusted publishers	Users who work with signed macros	It is hard to distinguish trusted and unknown macro sources	Review trusted publisher settings in the Macro Security dialog
5	Reduce the chance of enabling unknown macros by mistake	General office users	A low security level may allow unknown macros to run	Keep a higher security level and change it only after confirming the file source

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Macro security level settings	✅ Available	✅ Available
Trusted location settings	✅ Available	✅ Available
Core office app usage	✅ Available	✅ Available
Expanded benefits such as advanced PDF tools and more cloud storage	Use the free scope shown on the pricing page	Includes more advanced benefits and storage

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You only need to adjust macro security settings and open presentations in daily work	Free	The feature itself does not require membership for the listed tasks
You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or other advanced office benefits	WPS Premium	Suitable when macro security is used together with broader office benefits

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