At times, you might not want to prevent macros, ActiveX Control, data connections, etc., from running in a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, or PowerPoint presentation. If so, you can disable or turn ...

What They Are and Why You Need Them Macros in Excel are essentially sequences of instructions that automate repetitive tasks, ...

Get ready for your aha moment: Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti pierces your news bubble to expose the whole story. Getting answers to the questions that need to be asked, examining our history ...

I would like to receive updates and special offers from Dow Jones and affiliates. I can unsubscribe at any time.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of South ...