Microsoft Word 2013: activate macros - how it works

Macros can make using Word much easier. In Word 2013, however, you have to activate it beforehand. We'll show you how it's done.

Microsoft Word 2013: Activate macros

Note: Permanently enabling macros can pose a security risk to your computer. If you want to be on the safe side, you should only activate the macros when necessary.

1. Click the "File" button in the top left and then select the "Options".
2. Go to the "Trust Center" item in the navigation bar and click on the "Settings for the Trust Center" button on the right.
3. If you are not yet in the "Macro Settings" menu item, switch to it.
4. If you want to activate all macros, check the corresponding option (see picture).
5. Then close both windows with "OK".

We will show you in another practical tip how to protect a Word file with a password.