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How can I get my macros to run in Adobe Reader X?

To get macros to run in Adobe Acrobat Reader, its Protected Mode feature must be turned off. These steps describe how:

  •   Open Adobe Acrobat Reader
  •   Click Edit, Preferences
  •   For Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or XI click Security (Enhanced)
  •   For Adobe Acrobat Reader X click General
  •   Click to uncheck the “Enable Protected mode at startup” setting
  •   Click the OK button to save
  •   Restart Adobe Acrobat Reader

– Applies to: Macro Express and Macro Express Pro