#macro security

When Windows detects that a file has come from a computer other than the one you're using, it marks the file as coming from the web, and blocks the file. Here's how blocked files behave in Excel, and also steps to unblock macros in the file.

When Windows detects that a file has come from a computer other than the one you’re using, it marks the file as coming from the web, and blocks the file. This includes files emailed to you and files downloaded from the web. Here is how blocked files behave, and the steps you must take to unblock macros. Blocked Files If you open a blocked file, Excel opens it in Protected View. The ribbon is…

I thought I would provide articles for those of you who need to know what's up with the enhanced security in the Office 2007 suite.

It's hard to answer the question of should you upgrade...it is case/objective dependant. These articles should give you some decent direction!

Choosing the Macro security that it is right for you - http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/HA011189901033.aspx