Close all open WPS Office applications to prevent file conflicts.
As word of the patch spread, colleagues began to ask Emma about it. She shared her discovery, cautioning them about the potential risks. While some were hesitant, others decided to take the plunge, reporting similar success stories.
If you absolutely must use WPS 2019 and have to Microsoft VBA (e.g., you own an Office license), here’s the safest manual method – not a “one-click ZIP” but a learning path:
Installing the VBA plugin requires following a strict, chronological sequence. Skipping a step or installing in the wrong order can lead to errors where the "Developer" tab remains greyed out.
Follow these steps to safely extract and install the VBA environment. Step 1: Download and Extract the Archive
Design interactive UserForms with buttons, checkboxes, and text fields.
: If you need macro support without third-party installers, consider using JS Macros (JavaScript), which WPS has been pushing as a native, built-in alternative to VBA in newer versions.
Change the setting to or Low (Low is recommended only for isolated, trusted environments). Security Warning & Best Practices