template loses macros when distributing

[lik]

I have a template with several macros that when I distribute by email to a
group, the majority of the group are able to copy the template along with
the macros perfectly, for others the template seems to loose all the macros.
I do have people with different versions of Word. Majority are on 2003,
some are on Office 2002 .

The template was written in Word XP. I have the macros assigned to this
template only, they are not in my Normal.dot. When viewing the VB, it shows
the macros under project(name of my template)/modules/new macros so I know
they are attached to my template that I am distributing to others.

I am puzzled as to why the template is loosing the macros for some members
in the distribution list. Please give me some clues what to look for on
these specific computers.

Thanks,
Linda

[Jonathan West]

Hi Linda,

The users probably have their security settings on High, and your template
has not been digitally signed. This will cause the macros not to run, and
for there to be no warning of the fact.

The short-term solution is to get them to change their settings to Medium
(Tools, Macro, Security). The long-term solution is to buy yourself a
digital certificate and sign your templates.
--
Regards
Jonathan West - Word MVP
www.intelligentdocuments.co.uk
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Post by lik
I have a template with several macros that when I distribute by email to a
group, the majority of the group are able to copy the template along with
the macros perfectly, for others the template seems to loose all the
macros. I do have people with different versions of Word. Majority are on
2003, some are on Office 2002 .
The template was written in Word XP. I have the macros assigned to this
template only, they are not in my Normal.dot. When viewing the VB, it
shows the macros under project(name of my template)/modules/new macros so
I know they are attached to my template that I am distributing to others.
I am puzzled as to why the template is loosing the macros for some members
in the distribution list. Please give me some clues what to look for on
these specific computers.
Thanks,
Linda