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Book IX
Chapter 1
Recording and
Using Macros
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Protecting Your Computer from Macro Viruses
Computer viruses can exploit Word’s auto macro feature to infect your
computer. As a result, you should take steps to protect yourself from the
possibility of being hit by a macro virus. Here are some things you can do:
✦ Click the Macro Security button on the Developer Ribbon tab, and then
set your macro security to Disable All Macros with Notification. You’re
then prompted before running macros.
✦ Avoid opening documents from people you don’t know or trust, espe-
cially documents that arrive as attachments in unsolicited e-mail
messages.
✦ Install an antivirus program. These programs sniff out and smash all
known macro viruses, as well as other, more common types of viruses
and worms.
Protecting Your Computer from Macro Viruses
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