Security Warning is Shown when Editing Office Document Attachment in Internet Explorer

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Symptoms

A security warning is shown when you try to edit an Office document. Setting Internet Explorer to "Compatibility Mode" doesn't stop the security warning from popping up.

Cause

Confluence has not been added as a "Trusted Site" in Internet Options.

Resolution

  • Add Confluence as a Trusted Site in Internet Explorer via Browser Settings >> Internet Options

Last modified on Feb 26, 2016

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