WD98: No Macro Warning Opening File in Template Folder (192967)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q192967

SYMPTOMS

The macro warning message does not appear when you attempt to open a document or template that contains macros.

CAUSE

By design, when you open a document or template that is located in the user templates or workgroup templates folder, the macro warning message is not displayed.

Microsoft Word considers documents and templates that are stored in either the user templates or workgroup templates folder "trustworthy" or free of unwanted macro viruses.

NOTE: Do not place documents or templates in the user or workgroup templates folder unless you are absolutely certain that they are free of macro virus code. You should scan your documents and templates regularly using a third-party virus detection program that is capable of detecting Word macro viruses.

To determine where Word is storing your templates, click Preferences on the Tools menu, and then click the File Locations tab.

MORE INFORMATION

Word will warn you when the document or template you are opening contains macros with the following warning:
The document you are opening contains macros or customizations. Some macros may contain viruses that could harm your computer.

If you are sure this document is from a trusted source, click Enable Macros. If you are not sure and want to prevent any macros from running, click Disable Macros.
Macro virus protection is on by default when you install Word. If you have disabled this warning message, you can reset it using the following steps:

  1. On the Tools menu, click Preferences, and then click the General tab.
  2. Click to select the Macro Virus Protection check box, and then click OK.
For additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

181080 WD98: What to Do If You Have a Macro Virus

49500 List of Antivirus Software Vendors

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/5/2006
Keywords:kbprb kbtemplate kbvirus KB192967
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