Hey everyone! We're really struggling to get macros enabled in Word using Intune for our organization. We have a crucial add-in that relies on macros, and despite trying multiple approaches over the past few weeks, we've had no success. So far, we've attempted an App Config Policy and a Custom XML M365 Apps package, both of which failed. The best lead we've gotten is from a Device Configuration Profile, but it seems to only do half the job.
We did manage to enable macros in Outlook without any issues, but in Word, the setting activates at one point and then reverts back to default after a restart. We've done fresh installs on Windows 11 Pro as well as older deployments on various devices like Surface and Dell, and left configurations running for over 24 hours with several reboots.
We're at our wits' end and really need help figuring out what's going wrong with our setup! Check out the screenshots I shared for context.
4 Answers
Have you considered signing your macros? Instead of trying to enable them directly through Intune, you could generate a code signing certificate and distribute the public key. It’s a lot safer and could auto-enable the macros if set up properly. I think there might be built-in failsafes preventing the changes you're trying to make directly, which is why it keeps reverting back. Just a thought!
Yeah, we wanted to do that initially as well, but management insisted on trying this method first.
Just a heads up, Intune isn't exactly the best option for managing settings for Apps for Business. You might want to look into other management tools or methods for that.
Have you tried pushing a PowerShell script to modify the registry? That might be a workaround to get those settings adjusted directly.
Honestly, it might be better for your team's sanity if you just take a step back. Enabling macros can bring on more issues down the line. Proceed with caution!
That’s actually how we handle macros in our setup too. Works like a charm!