Enable or disable ActiveX settings in Office files
See how to work with ActiveX controls in your files, changing their settings, and how to enable or disable them by using the Message Bar and the Trust Center. You can also learn more about ActiveX …
How to unblock Excel ActiveX controls
To unblock the file, go to Excel Options (File > Options), then Trust Center and click Trust Center Settings...: In ActiveX Settings select Prompt me before enabling all controls with minimal …
Excel - How to Re-Enable ActiveX in Excel After May 2025 Update
Jun 17, 2025 · Are you constantly annoyed by the "ActiveX content is blocked" warning when opening files from QuickBooks or other sources in Excel? This quick tutorial shows you exactly how to bring …
ActiveX Disabled by Default in Microsoft Excel 365 - MyExcelOnline
ActiveX disabled by default in Excel 365. Learn its impact, alternatives, and how to maintain productivity without compromising security.
About “The ActiveX content in this file is blocked” messages in ...
Apr 16, 2025 · Currently, Office displays a prompt that informs users that ActiveX content found in the document is disabled and that they may enable it. Going forward, Office simply shows “The ActiveX …
ActiveX controls are disabled by default in Microsoft 365 and Office ...
In Microsoft 365 and Office 2024, the settings for ActiveX controls have changed to be disabled by default. When ActiveX controls are disabled, you will not be able to create new ActiveX objects or …
Why do I recently get this message: "blocked content: the activex ...
May 23, 2025 · The message "blocked content: the activex content in this file is blocked" typically appears when Excel detects potential security risks in the file, even if it doesn't contain ActiveX controls.
Microsoft to disable ActiveX in Office
Apr 17, 2025 · When you open a document that contains ActiveX, you’ll see this message “BLOCKED CONTENT: The ActiveX content in this file is blocked.” If you still rely on ActiveX in your workflow,...
ActiveX will be disabled by default in Microsoft Office 2024
Sep 6, 2024 · ActiveX will be disabled by default in Office 2024, affecting Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. This change occurs in October 2024 for Office 2024 and begins in April 2025 for Microsoft 365 …
Excel - How to Re-Enable ActiveX in Excel After May 2025 Update
Aug 10, 2025 · You'll learn where to find the right Trust Center settings in Excel, which specific option to select for re-enabling ActiveX prompts, and how to permanently stop the blocked content message...