Word 2003 macros and design mode

[garhone]

Hi,

I have created some macros that are specific to a particular Word document. Every time I open the document, I get the "Exit Design Mode" floating tool bar.

Based on researching the web, my options for disabling the Design Mode tool bar at document open are to:
(a) set the security level to low
(b) digitally sign the document

Is this correct? Are there any other options?

What is the reason why custom macros + high security setting enables Design Mode?

Thanks.

 

[combo]

In your case it's the result of disabled macros due to security settings, you can't leave design mode set this way.

It's not recommended to set security level to 'low'. Use rather medium level: you are warned about macros in non-signed vba project and have automatically switched on macros in project with digital signature set to trusted.

You should sign vba project (in vb editor window), it's different from signing document.

combo