In this article, we will discuss the issue of not being able to change the Macro security level in Office Excel/Word on the Windows platform. This topic is important for Windows users who want to customize the security settings of their Office applications to allow or restrict the execution of macros. We will explore the reasons behind this limitation and provide alternative solutions or equivalents within the Windows environment.

Examples:

1. Changing Macro Security Level in Office Excel/Word on Windows:

   • Open Excel/Word and go to the "File" tab.
   • Select "Options" from the menu.
   • In the "Trust Center" category, click on "Trust Center Settings".
   • Choose "Macro Settings" from the left-hand side panel.
   • Here, you can select the desired security level for macros, such as "Disable all macros except digitally signed macros" or "Enable all macros".
   • Click "OK" to save the changes.

2. Using Group Policy to Change Macro Security Level:

   • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type "gpedit.msc" and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
   • Navigate to "User Configuration" > "Administrative Templates" > "Microsoft Office" > "Common Settings".
   • Double-click on "Disable VBA for Office applications" policy.
   • Set it to "Disabled" to enable macros or "Enabled" to disable macros.
   • Click "OK" to save the changes.