DrawCircles.xlsm

This program is a macro-containing Windows Excel file. It has a Microsoft Visual Basic program embedded in it. Windows will often block the execution of macros in downloaded files, so here's how you can get the program running.

1. Unblock the File in Windows:

Windows often marks files downloaded from the internet as "blocked," which prevents them from running. To unblock, do the following:

• Download and locate the DrawCircles.xlsm program. It is usually located in the "downloads" folder.
• Right-click the downloaded DrawCircles.xlsm file and select Properties.
• In the General tab, look for the Security section at the bottom of the window.
• If you see a message like:

  "This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer."

• Check the box for Unblock and click OK.

2. Open the File in Excel:

• Double-click DrawCircles.xlsm file to open it in Microsoft Excel.

3. Enable Macros in Excel:

• If you see a yellow Security Warning bar at the top of the Excel window, it means macros are disabled by default.
• Click the Enable Content button to allow the macros to run.

4. Change Macro Settings (If Necessary):

If macros are still not working, you may need to adjust Excel's macro security settings. While in Excel with DrawCircles.xlsm open:

• Go to File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > Macro Settings.
• Select one of the following options based on your preference:
  • Enable all macros (not recommended; potentially dangerous code can run): Only use this temporarily if you trust the file completely.
  • Disable all macros with notification: Default setting; allows you to enable macros on a case-by-case basis.
• Click OK to save the changes.

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