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Issue: When opening Excel files stored in SharePoint, users may encounter the following security warning in Microsoft Office:

"This content presents a potential security issue. Do you trust this content?"

This warning typically appears when accessing Excel files via a button or link in Active Workpapers that point to SharePoint-hosted documents. The warning may appear even when the content is safe.

Safe to Proceed: If the warning includes a trusted URL (such as an Active Workpapers SharePoint link), users can safely click Yes to proceed.

Microsoft's Acknowledgement: This issue has been identified by Microsoft as a known false-positive security warning. It appears when Excel files are opened from SharePoint through integrations like Active Workpapers.

Update Excel Version: Microsoft has resolved this issue in Excel version 2406 and higher. Encourage users to ensure they are using the latest version of Excel by following these steps:

- Open any Office application (e.g., Excel).
- Go to File &gt; Account &gt; Update Options.
- Click Update Now to download and install the latest Office updates.

Temporary Workaround (if unable to update):

- Users can manually select Yes on the security warning to proceed each time they encounter it. This is safe for links generated by Active Workpapers.

1. Safe to Proceed: If the warning includes a trusted URL (such as an Active Workpapers SharePoint link), users can safely click Yes to proceed. 
2. Microsoft's Acknowledgement: This issue has been identified by Microsoft as a known false-positive security warning. It appears when Excel files are opened from SharePoint through integrations like Active Workpapers. 
3. Update Excel Version: Microsoft has resolved this issue in Excel version 2406 and higher. Encourage users to ensure they are using the latest version of Excel by following these steps: 
 - Open any Office application (e.g., Excel).
 - Go to File &gt; Account &gt; Update Options.
 - Click Update Now to download and install the latest Office updates. 
4. Temporary Workaround (if unable to update):
 - Users can manually select Yes on the security warning to proceed each time they encounter it. This is safe for links generated by Active Workpapers.