Installing macro process using word 2002

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constance

Hi everybody,
I have a question about the installation of my macros using word 2002
I noticed that I need to lower the security level to use my macro
inserting in the Startup folder of Microsoft Office
Is there a way to avoid that ?
When I insert my macros in the Normal.dot file, I don't have thi
security level problem.
Thanx for your help

Lyn
 
M

Malcolm Smith

Lyne

I would NEVER put any production code into Normal.dot . Use it as a
scratch pad, but never for proper completed code.

I have mine racked down to the minimum and have never had no problems.
Others here will disagree but remember those settings were Microsoft's
collective knees jerking to the Melissa mess...

- Malc
www.dragondrop.com
 
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Cindy M -WordMVP-

Hi Constance,
I have a question about the installation of my macros using word 2002
I noticed that I need to lower the security level to use my macros
inserting in the Startup folder of Microsoft Office
Is there a way to avoid that ?
When I insert my macros in the Normal.dot file, I don't have this
security level problem.
Office installs with two Startup folders, one at the Office level, and
one for Word, alone. Check in Tools/options/File locations that you're
using the one specified there.

Then, if you're still getting the messages, go into
Tools/Macro/Security, and in the Trusted Publishers tab activate the
option to trust all installed templates and addins.

Cindy Meister
INTER-Solutions, Switzerland
http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Sep 30 2003)
http://www.mvps.org/word

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C

constance

Hi Cindy,
Office installs with two Startup folders, one at the Office level, an
one for Word, alone. Check in Tools/options/File locations that you're
using the one specified there.

---> Can you tell me which startup folder is the best to use ? Do
have to use both ?

Then, if you're still getting the messages, go into
Tools/Macro/Security, and in the Trusted Publishers tab activate the
option to trust all installed templates and addins.

---> Is there a kind of signature system for the macros ? How do I fil
the field Trusted Publishers tab ?
Actually I did all you've said, I put my macros in the startup folde
of Office10 only not in word but I still need to lower the securit
level.

The simpliest way to install macros seems to add macros in the Norma
Project unsing the Word vb Interface, there is no need to lower th
security level.

Thanx for your help

Lyn
 
W

Word Heretic

G'day constance <[email protected]>,

1) the one thats read from the app is the best coz you can find it
easily later if necc etc.

2) You cant programatically add it to trusted - i deats all purpose in
the thing. When the user encounters said cert they need select "trust
this fool"....




Hi Cindy,

one for Word, alone. Check in Tools/options/File locations that you're
using the one specified there.

---> Can you tell me which startup folder is the best to use ? Do I
have to use both ?

Then, if you're still getting the messages, go into
Tools/Macro/Security, and in the Trusted Publishers tab activate the
option to trust all installed templates and addins.

---> Is there a kind of signature system for the macros ? How do I fill
the field Trusted Publishers tab ?
Actually I did all you've said, I put my macros in the startup folder
of Office10 only not in word but I still need to lower the security
level.

The simpliest way to install macros seems to add macros in the Normal
Project unsing the Word vb Interface, there is no need to lower the
security level.

Thanx for your help

Lyne

Steve Hudson

Word Heretic, Sydney, Australia
Tricky stuff with Word or words for you.
wordheretic.com

If my answers r 2 terse, ask again or hassle an MVP,
at least they get recognition for it then.
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Cindy M -WordMVP-

Hi Constance,
one for Word, alone. Check in Tools/options/File locations that you're
using the one specified there.

---> Can you tell me which startup folder is the best to use ? Do I
have to use both ?
You have to use the one specific for Word when using Office XP in order
to not trigger the macro security message.
---> Is there a kind of signature system for the macros ? How do I fill
the field Trusted Publishers tab ?
Actually I did all you've said, I put my macros in the startup folder
of Office10 only not in word but I still need to lower the security
level.

The simpliest way to install macros seems to add macros in the Normal
Project unsing the Word vb Interface, there is no need to lower the
security level.
This should require a different checkbox in the same dialog box being
activated. the one about allowing access to the VB project.

I believe both of these options could be set using a System Policy during
login. Networking/Setup isn't my specialy, however, so I'm not 100% sure
about this. You should be able to get more information from the Office
Resource Kit and/or a setup/networking group, I'd think.

And yes, there is a system for digitally signing VBA code for Office 2000
and later. Details can be found in the Word (NOT VBA) Help. Search on
digital signature or selfcert.exe to get to the basic information. To
summarize, you can use selfcert, a purchased digital signature or, if
your network has a server that can generate digital signatures you can
use this, as well.

Cindy Meister
INTER-Solutions, Switzerland
http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Sep 30 2003)
http://www.mvps.org/word

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