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Macros can be plced in Normal.DOT (the default template used for new documents) but there's a risk that overwriting that on users' machines may destroy and macros or styles they've defined.

A reader who wishes to remain anonymous has acquired a Word cootie and is at a loss as how to deal with it. Anonymous Person writes: My copy of Microsoft Office 2004 seems to have picked up a virus, ...

There’s no need to trudge through the same steps in Microsoft Word again and again. Macros can automate a wide range of tasks, from inserting and formatting text to changing program preferences. You ...

The key to identifying macro-free documents lies in recognizing the extensions specifically designed to denote files that ...

If you are concerned about the security of your computer, you must scan encrypted macros before opening a Word document. If you want to do that, you need to enable this setting in the Local Group ...

Tricking someone into enabling macros on a downloaded Microsoft Excel or Word file is an old hacker chestnut. That one click from a target creates a foothold for attackers to take over their devices.

Q: What are “macros” and how are they used? A: In the world of computer software, macros are powerful tools available in programs you likely use every day. They essentially provide you with the ...