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Often, when you open a document in Word, a message will pop up saying this file contains macros. You will then be prompted to enable the macros within the document. Macros are inserted into documents by software developers so as to automate frequently used tasks. This is particularly prevalent in documentation which pertains to business. Usually if the document is from a trusted business source then the user will enable the macros. To avoid having to do this process every time one can enable most macros in Word through the following steps.

Do keep in mind that there is a downside of doing this and that is you potentially open your computer for rogue viruses. It’s a good idea to run anti-virus software before enabling macros.

How to enable macros in word 2007:

· In Word 2007, open up a blank document.

· From the top text menu, scroll to “Tools” and then click on it.

· Within Tools scroll down and click on “Macros.”

· There will a “Security” options within this.

· Select the “Low” level of security on the Security Level screen.

· Once you hit the “OK” button at the bottom of the screen, the change will take effect.

· You have now enabled macros within Word