Why does my VBA module disappear

[marsy00]

Hello,

I've written a number of macros that I've stored in a template.dotm file and placed it into my word startup folder. For some reason, now when I open a new doc or open the .dotm directly, the module with the vba code is gone. The toolbar shortcuts that I created are still there and the mouseover lists their name, but if i click them it says macro cant be found.

Fortunately I have the code saved off somewhere else, but what causes this and how do i prevent it? This happened to me before with a .docm file and that time i didnt have a backup of the code.

Thanks for your help

(Word 2007)

[Frosty]

Look at your trusted locations. You may have macro security set to High, or you may have group policies in place that prevent execution of macros from untrusted sources.

[marsy00]

Ok this is weird. Can someone tell me if this is normal or am I doing something wrong?

i have a file: macros.dotm that I store in my word startup folder, which I've defined as a custom location on my C drive. If I open macros.dotm from within the word startup folder, the VBA module is hidden from me. I can still run the macros however.

If I copy macros.dotm to my desktop, then I'm able to view/edit the VBA module.

Is this normal? Do I really have to copy the file to a temporary location to make edits then copy back?

Thanks

[Frosty]

When a macro template is loaded during startup, it will not allow you to expand the macros the way you can with Normal. You need to also open the template itself.