how to retain docx format while having macros included - Office 20

[Sahridhayan]

Hi,

since i would like to include macros, for a docx file where i have lot of
content controls for data place holders (entry purpose).

it forces me to save as docm. format. would like to any other way i can
retain docx with macro included?

Thank you in advance,
sahridhayan

 

[Yves Dhondt]

You can't. It's a "security feature".

If you get a docx file, you know it's an ordinary document which can't harm
your system. If you get a docm file, there is a chance that there is a piece
of code somewhere in that file that does something bad to your computer.

Yves

 

[Sahridhayan]

Hi, Thanks for reply i know that it is a security feature.

Let us say since we are distributing the document locally. we allow full
trust to that document (security centre enabling)

Also find the link shares some piece of information
http://www.thecodecage.com/forumz/d...tting/122948-macros-still-work-docx-file.html

can you explain any thing in this line?

Thank you,
sahridhayan

 

[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

Use docm format. Or, distribute an Addin (template that is saved in the
Word Startup folder) that contains the code.

See fellow MVP Graham Mayor's response to the initial question in that
thread in which he suggested that the OP had actually created the macro in
the Normal.dotm template and the response from the OP that Graham's
suggestion was correct.

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Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com