Prevent Excel from running XLM macros

Information

This policy setting will prevent Excel from running Excel 4.0 (XLM) macros. \n If you enable this policy setting, XLM macros cannot be run in Excel. \n If you disable or dont configure this policy setting, XLM macros can be run in Excel.

Solution

Policy Path: Microsoft Excel 2016\Excel Options\Security\Trust Center
Policy Setting Name: Prevent Excel from running XLM macros

See Also

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/security-review-for-m365-apps-for-enterprise-v2312/ba-p/4009591

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|SC-18(4)

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: f8268c0a68dbe771354fd418d641bc72d246805d4d0490510db4d24382334856