How do I force MS Office to trust a file?


  1. Posts : 15
    Version 21H2 (OS Build 22000.1455)
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    How do I force MS Office to trust a file?


    I am trying to add xl2bb.xlam from another forum so that I am able to add a mini spreadsheet to my posts about Excel.

    The version of Excel I am using is MSOffice Pro Plus 2021 version 2302 (Build 16130.20332) as of 27MAR2023.

    Windows Build/Version Version 21H2 (OS Build 22000.1696) as of 27MAR2023


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  2. Posts : 17,099
    Windows 10 Home x64 Version 22H2 Build 19045.5371
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    1 Right-click on the file, select Properties, it should open at the General tab. If there is an Unblock checkbox near the bottom right corner, click in it then click on the OK button.
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    2 Move the file somewhere under your control. I put script files & macro-enabled files, such as Excel add-ins, in sub-folders within a C:\Tools protected folder created for the purpose - see Set up my Tools folder ditty - TenForums
    3 In Excel, File menu, Options, Trust centre, Trust centre settings, Trusted locations, Add new location - add the path to your C:\Tools-equivalent folder and set the checkbox for also trusting its subfolders, OK, OK, OK.


    All the best,
    Denis
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  3. Posts : 15
    Version 21H2 (OS Build 22000.1455)
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    Try3 said:
    1 Right-click on the file, select Properties, it should open at the General tab. If there is an Unblock checkbox near the bottom right corner, click in it then click on the OK button.
    How do I force MS Office to trust a file?-properties-general-unblock.png
    2 Move the file somewhere under your control. I put script files & macro-enabled files, such as Excel add-ins, in sub-folders within a C:\Tools protected folder created for the purpose - see Set up my Tools folder ditty - TenForums
    3 In Excel, File menu, Options, Trust centre, Trust centre settings, Trusted locations, Add new location - add the path to your C:\Tools-equivalent folder and set the checkbox for also trusting its subfolders, OK, OK, OK.


    All the best,
    Denis
    Thanks for this, I will work on it and get back to you. It seems every time I go down a rabbit hole, 6 more cascade.
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  4. Posts : 17,099
    Windows 10 Home x64 Version 22H2 Build 19045.5371
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    And I have just been thinking about your Excel forms problem in ElevenForum.

    Is that file in a Trusted location? It ought to be as it's using an ActiveX control.


    Thanks for the rep,
    Denis



    And welcome to TenForums.

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