A relied on place in Microsoft Office is a folder that contains files you depend be safe.
You ought to use a relied on area to keep a file when you do not want that file to be examined by the Trust Center, or if you don’t want it to open in Protected View. Particularly files with macros, data connections, or ActiveX controls (what we call active material).
If you believe the active material in a file is from a trustworthy source, the very best practice is to move the file to a trusted place.
Caution: Any files you keep in a trusted place are thought about safe by the system and will bypass a few of the security checks. Be certain that you trust the source of any files you put there.
Include a relied on area
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In your Office app, click File > Options.
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Click Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > Relied on Locations.
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Include brand-new area. Click Browse to find the folder, pick a folder, and after that click OK.
Get rid of a trusted place
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In your Workplace app, click File > Options.
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Click Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > Trusted Places.
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Select the place to be gotten rid of, and then click Eliminate, and then click OK.
Change a relied on area
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In your Workplace app, click File > Alternatives.
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Click Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > Trusted Places.
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In the Trusted Locations list, select a place, and after that click Customize.
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Make the modifications you want, and after that click OK.
See also
Application Guard for Office
Microsoft security aid and training
A relied on place is a folder that contains files you’re positive are safe. See how to include, get rid of, or change a trusted location in Microsoft Office.
