Using Chronolator Documents
Microsoft Word Macros
Word might – or might not – warn you that a document contains macros when you open it.
Chronolator works by using Word macros. Because they are computer programs, macros can be used to propagate and run computer viruses. Word therefore allows you to prevent them running, since for most documents they are unnecessary. However, for Chronolator they are essential.
The following pages show you how to allow Chronolator macros to run without compromising your computer.
Chronolator Version 5.0 macros are 'digitally signed' by Berrick Computing Ltd, which means that Word checks they have not been tampered with since they were published. If they have been, Word will not allow them to run.
You can choose to trust all documents signed by Berrick Computing Ltd, in which case Chronolator Documents will always run macros when you open them. This document shows you how.
Word usually informs you it has disabled macros by displaying a message under the Ribbon, with an Enable Content button.
If you want to enable macros just this once, press Enable Content, and continue reading at Licensing |  |
If you want always to let macros run in this document, press Macros have been disabled, and continue reading at Setting a level of Trust. | |
If Word does not inform you it has disabled macros, press File, and continue reading at Setting a level of Trust. |  |
You can choose to enable macros each time you open a Chronolator Document. If you find that inconvenient, you can specify a level of trust in them:
You set a level of Trust on the Info tab in Word's Backstage View. You can get to Backstage View by pressing the File tab on the Ribbon, or by pressing Macros have been disabled if Word displayed a security warning when you opened a document. |  |
If you make the document a Trusted Document, Word will automatically enable macros in it whenever you open it.
In Backstage View:
Press Enable Content to see more options. Press Enable All Content. |
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If the document is on a network location, Word might warn you about it. Press Yes. |
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If you make Berrick Computing Ltd a Trusted Publisher, Word will automatically enable macros in this document and any other Chronolator Documents you receive in future.
In Backstage View:
Press Enable Content to see more options.
Press Advanced Options. |
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In the resulting Microsoft Office Security Options display:
Press Trust all documents from this publisher. Press OK. |  |
If for some reason you cannot enable macros, you can still update the document but you will not be able to use basic Word Save (you will get a message about macros being disabled). In that case, you should save your changes either:
