Another patch, KB 2553154, is killing some Excel 2010 and 2013 macros, saying the ActiveX control “has stopped working in Excel.” ...

In a significant update, Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of ActiveX support in its Microsoft 365 suite, including widely used applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

This topic covers specific information about using ActiveX controls on worksheets and chart sheets. For general information on adding and working with controls, see [Using ActiveX Controls on a ...

It's been quiet for a while, but ActiveX is still around. Upcoming Microsoft Office versions will finally switch off support. At least almost.

A check box in Excel can use either Excel's form controls or ActiveX controls for formatting. Form controls offer simple formatting, as well as the ability to add a check box to a chart sheet or ...