Unsigned macros
Macros are automatically disabled, and the file is not opened.
Signed macros
The source of the macro and the status of the signature determine how signed macros are handled.
A trusted source. Signature is valid.
Macros are automatically enabled, and the file is opened.
An unknown author. Signature is valid.
A dialog box is displayed with information about the certificate. The file can be opened only if the user chooses to trust the author and certification authority. A network administrator can lock the list of trusted sources and prevent the user from adding the developer to the list and opening the file.
Any author. Signature is invalid, possibly because of a virus.
User is warned of a possible virus, and the file is not opened.
Any author. The signature was made after the certificate had expired or had been revoked.
User is warned that the signature has expired or been revoked, and the file is not opened.
Unsigned macros
User is prompted to open the database or cancel the operation. If the user chooses to cancel the operation, the database is not opened.Signed macros
The source of the macro and the status of the signature determine how signed macros are handled.
A trusted source. Signature is valid.
Macros are automatically enabled, and the file is opened.
An unknown author. Signature is valid.
A dialog box is displayed with information about the certificate. The user is prompted to open the file or cancel the operation. The user can choose to trust the developer and certification authority. If the user chooses to cancel the operation, then the file is not opened.
Any author. Signature is invalid, possibly because of a virus.
User is warned of a possible virus, and the file is not opened.
User is warned that signature validation is not possible. User is prompted to open the file or cancel the operation. If the user chooses to cancel the operation, then the file is not opened.
User is warned that the signature has expired or been revoked. User is prompted to open the file or cancel the operation. If the user chooses to cancel the operation, then the file is not opened.
When security it set to low, all macros are treated equally regardless of origin or certificate status. With low security, you receive no prompt or signature validation and macros are automatically enabled. Use this setting only if you are certain that all macros in your files are from trusted sources.